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

A-

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$1.10 million

Cost of Crime™ for Lake Odessa, MI

In 2025, crime will cost $663 per household.

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

The A- grade indicates that the rate of crime is lower than that of the average US city. Lake Odessa ranks in the 82nd percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 82% of cities but less safe than 18%. This analysis applies only to Lake Odessa's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Lake Odessa is 14.82 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Lake Odessa Residents generally consider the north part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Lake Odessa varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 57 in the south neighborhoods to 1 in 82 in the north.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the central parts of Lake Odessa, MI see the most incidents - about 19 per year. In contrast, the north part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 2 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Lake Odessa, MI

The total projected cost of crime in Lake Odessa for 2025 is $1,095,878. This translates to approximately $232 per resident and $663 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.6% of the median household income in Lake Odessa. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 59.5%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 26.6%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 13.8%

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

Lake Odessa, MI:	$232
Highland Park, MI:	$1848
Hudsonville, MI:	$149
Michigan:	$487
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Lake Odessa is $232 per year, which is $233 less than the national average and $255 less than Michigan's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Lake Odessa:

In Highland Park, MI, crime costs $1,848 per person, which is $1,617 more than in Lake Odessa.
In Hudsonville, MI, crime costs $149 per person, which is $82 less than in Lake Odessa

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Lake Odessa	Cost per Lake Odessa Resident
Murder	$213,745	$45
Rape/Sexual Assault	$296,509	$63
Robbery	$31,088	$7
Assault	$122,372	$26
Kidnapping	$20,163	$4
Vehicle Theft	$45,104	$10
Burglary	$42,415	$9
Theft	$154,941	$33
Arson	$13,896	$3
Vandalism	$94,581	$20
Animal Cruelty	$1,862	$0
Drug Crimes	$55,990	$12
Identity Theft	$3,212	$1
Total Cost of Crime	$1,095,878	$232

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Lake Odessa, 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 Odessa totals $2,887,014 ($610 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $3,982,892 ($842 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 Odessa 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 central 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 Odessa has 1, have the same problem. Of Lake Odessa’s 4,733 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 Odessa 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 Odessa residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	0.9003
Robbery	0.2088
Rape	1.033
Murder	0.0240
Total Violent Crime	2.166 (B+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	6.321
Vehicle Theft	0.6154
Burglary	0.9880
Arson	0.1216
Total Property Crime	8.046 (B+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0703
Drug Crimes	1.599
Vandalism	2.797
Identity Theft	0.0877
Animal Cruelty	0.0532
Total "Other" Rate	4.608 (A-)

Individual Lake Odessa Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Woodbury, MI	A	B-	A+
West Sebewa, MI	A-	B-	A-
Woodland, MI	A-	C	A
Clarksville, MI	A+	A	A+
Tremaine Corners, MI	C+	D+	C
Sunfield, MI	A+	B+	A+
Freeport, MI	A	A-	A-
Saranac, MI	A-	C+	A-
Elmdale, MI	A+	A-	A+
Smyrna, MI	C-	D	D+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Lake Odessa 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
Williamsburg, MI	A-	B-	B-
Salem, WI	A	A	A
Florida, NY	B-	C+	C+
Florence, TX	B+	B	B
Rye, NH	B	A+	A+
Sabattus, ME	A	A+	A+
Flemingsburg, KY	D+	B+	B+
Fischer, TX	B	D+	D+
Fincastle, VA	B	B-	B-
Sagle, ID	A-	A-	A-

Considering only the crime rate, Lake Odessa 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 Odessa, MI average SchoolGrade of C, with 35% actual proficiency versus 38% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See Lake Odessa schools on SchoolGrade

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