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

C-

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$1.44 million

Cost of Crime™ for Lake Linden, MI

In 2025, crime will cost $1,343 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Lake Linden 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 Linden, MI Safe?

The C- grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly higher than that of the average US city. Lake Linden ranks in the 32nd percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 32% of cities but less safe than 68%. This analysis applies only to Lake Linden's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Lake Linden is 30.78 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Lake Linden Residents generally consider the east part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Lake Linden varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 26 in the northeast neighborhoods to 1 in 43 in the east.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the west parts of Lake Linden, MI see the most incidents - about 16 per year. In contrast, the east part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 3 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Lake Linden, MI

The total projected cost of crime in Lake Linden for 2025 is $1,437,788. This translates to approximately $577 per resident and $1,343 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.8% of the median household income in Lake Linden. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 51.8%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 36.0%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.2%

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

Lake Linden, MI:	$577
Highland Park, MI:	$1848
Hudsonville, MI:	$149
Michigan:	$487
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Lake Linden is $577 per year, which is $113 more than the national average and $91 more than Michigan's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Lake Linden:

In Highland Park, MI, crime costs $1,848 per person, which is $1,271 more than in Lake Linden.
In Hudsonville, MI, crime costs $149 per person, which is $428 less than in Lake Linden

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Lake Linden	Cost per Lake Linden Resident
Murder	$480,459	$193
Rape/Sexual Assault	$163,868	$66
Robbery	$35,595	$14
Assault	$341,227	$137
Kidnapping	$17,691	$7
Vehicle Theft	$25,282	$10
Burglary	$68,019	$27
Theft	$177,350	$71
Arson	$6,337	$3
Vandalism	$72,790	$29
Animal Cruelty	$1,576	$1
Drug Crimes	$33,682	$14
Identity Theft	$13,913	$6
Total Cost of Crime	$1,437,788	$577

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Lake Linden, 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 Linden totals $4,069,413 ($1,634 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $5,507,201 ($2,212 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 Linden 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 west 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 Linden has 1, have the same problem. Of Lake Linden’s 2,490 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 Linden 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 Linden residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	4.772
Robbery	0.4545
Rape	1.085
Murder	0.1027
Total Violent Crime	6.414 (D-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	13.75
Vehicle Theft	0.6557
Burglary	3.012
Arson	0.1054
Total Property Crime	17.53 (D+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1172
Drug Crimes	1.829
Vandalism	4.092
Identity Theft	0.7219
Animal Cruelty	0.0856
Total "Other" Rate	6.845 (B-)

Individual Lake Linden Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Hubbell, MI	C-	D-	D+
Osceola, MI	D+	F	D+
Laurium, MI	D-	D-	D-
Calumet, MI	D	D-	D
Kearsarge, MI	C-	F	C
Copper City, MI	D	D-	D
Phillipsville, MI	D	D-	D
Swedetown, MI	D	D-	D-
Traverse Bay, MI	C+	D+	C
Senter, MI	C+	D+	C

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Lake Linden is higher 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
Springville, IA	B-	D	D
Lopez, WA	C-	C	C
Melfa, VA	C-	C	C
Menlo, GA	B	C-	C-
Acton, ME	A-	A+	A+
Mulberry, IN	A-	A-	A-
Newport, VA	B-	B	B
Rochdale, MA	A	A	A
Rudy, AR	D	D+	D+
Sheffield, MA	C-	D	D

Considering only the crime rate, Lake Linden is less safe than the Michigan state average and as safe as the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Lake Linden, MI average SchoolGrade of B-, with 43% actual proficiency versus 42% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Lake Linden schools on SchoolGrade

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