The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Lake Leelanau, MI: Crime Maps and Statistics

A-

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	B+
Property Crime Grade	A-
Other Crime Grade	A-

Which crimes are included?

$428,939

Cost of Crime™ for Lake Leelanau, MI

In 2025, crime will cost $541 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Lake Leelanau in green, the most dangerous in red, and moderately safe areas in yellow. Crime rates on the map are weighted based on both the type and severity of the crime. For more information on how to interpret our crime maps, see the Interpreting the Crime Maps section below.

Is Lake Leelanau, MI Safe?

The A- grade indicates that the rate of crime is lower than that of the average US city. Lake Leelanau ranks in the 84th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 84% of cities but less safe than 16%. This analysis applies only to Lake Leelanau's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Lake Leelanau is 14.34 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Lake Leelanau Residents generally consider the south part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Lake Leelanau varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 42 in the east neighborhoods to 1 in 110 in the south.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northeast parts of Lake Leelanau, MI see the most incidents - about 6 per year. In contrast, the south part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Lake Leelanau, MI

The total projected cost of crime in Lake Leelanau for 2025 is $428,939. This translates to approximately $229 per resident and $541 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.4% of the median household income in Lake Leelanau. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 60.5%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 25.2%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 14.4%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Lake Leelanau Compared to Other Cities?

Lake Leelanau, MI:	$229
Highland Park, MI:	$1848
Hudsonville, MI:	$149
Michigan:	$487
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Lake Leelanau is $229 per year, which is $235 less than the national average and $258 less than Michigan's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Lake Leelanau:

In Highland Park, MI, crime costs $1,848 per person, which is $1,619 more than in Lake Leelanau.
In Hudsonville, MI, crime costs $149 per person, which is $80 less than in Lake Leelanau

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Lake Leelanau for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.

Crime	Cost to Lake Leelanau	Cost per Lake Leelanau Resident
Murder	$73,210	$39
Rape/Sexual Assault	$125,613	$67
Robbery	$14,442	$8
Assault	$36,943	$20
Kidnapping	$14,100	$8
Vehicle Theft	$18,404	$10
Burglary	$24,916	$13
Theft	$51,396	$27
Arson	$7,157	$4
Vandalism	$35,456	$19
Animal Cruelty	$1,205	$1
Drug Crimes	$15,571	$8
Identity Theft	$10,525	$6
Total Cost of Crime	$428,939	$229

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Lake Leelanau, MI

CrimeGrade primarily focuses on tangible costs, but the true impact of crime extends beyond economic. Pain and suffering for victims and their families are difficult to quantify, but research-based methodologies help estimate these effects. Using these methodologies, we calculate that the intangible cost of crime in Lake Leelanau totals $1,105,548 ($591 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $1,534,487 ($820 per resident). All Cost of Crime facts are based on scholarly research done on the cost of crime. Read more about our methodology here.

Interpreting the Crime Maps

When interpreting the Lake Leelanau crime map, keep in mind that crime rates are measured per resident. Areas with high visitor traffic, such as shopping districts, may appear to have higher crime rates simply because more crimes occur where people gather - even if few residents live there. For example, the north part of the city has more retail establishments, which can artificially inflate crime rates in that area. Red areas on the map do not necessarily mean a neighborhood is unsafe for residents.

More issues arise with places like airports, parks, and schools. Major airports always look like high-crime locations due to the large number of people and the low population nearby. Parks and designated recreational areas, of which Lake Leelanau has 1, have the same problem. Of Lake Leelanau’s 1,872 residents, few live near recreational areas. Because many people visit, crime rates may appear higher even for safe parks. Crime occurs where people gather, whether they live there or not. Before assuming an area is unsafe, consider both per-capita crime rates and total crime counts, as well as the types of destinations nearby.

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Lake Leelanau Crime Breakdown

The tables below show which crimes are used to calculate the Crime Grades above. All crime rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 Lake Leelanau residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	0.6872
Robbery	0.2453
Rape	1.107
Murder	0.0208
Total Violent Crime	2.060 (B+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	5.301
Vehicle Theft	0.6349
Burglary	1.467
Arson	0.1583
Total Property Crime	7.562 (A-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1242
Drug Crimes	1.125
Vandalism	2.651
Identity Theft	0.7264
Animal Cruelty	0.0870
Total "Other" Rate	4.713 (A-)

Individual Lake Leelanau Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

Compared to surrounding cities, the rate of crime in Lake Leelanau is similar. The table below shows Crime Grades for cities close to Lake Leelanau.

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Leland, MI	B+	C+	B
Suttons Bay, MI	B+	B+	B+
Isadore, MI	A+	B+	A+
Glen Haven, MI	A	B-	A+
Omena, MI	A+	A-	A
Cedar, MI	A-	C+	A-
Old Mission, MI	B	D+	B+
Maple City, MI	A	B	A+
Solon, MI	A	C	A
Northport, MI	C+	C+	C-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Lake Leelanau is lower versus other cities of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in cities with comparable overall population in the city‘s boundaries.

Similar City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Ash Fork, AZ	D+	D	D
Zuni, VA	B	A-	A-
Wetumka, OK	D-	D-	D-
West Homestead, PA	D-	D+	D+
Waynesfield, OH	A-	A	A
Vergas, MN	B-	B	B
Valley View, OH	D-	C-	C-
Vaiden, MS	C	B+	B+
Uniontown, KY	B	B-	B-
Townsville, NC	D+	D+	D+

Considering only the crime rate, Lake Leelanau is safer than the Michigan state average and safer than the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Lake Leelanau, MI average SchoolGrade of C-, with 32% actual proficiency versus 37% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See Lake Leelanau schools on SchoolGrade

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