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

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$413,451

Cost of Crime™ for Leonidas, MI

In 2025, crime will cost $1,257 per household.

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

The A grade indicates that the rate of crime is much lower than that of the average US city. Leonidas ranks in the 85th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 85% of cities but less safe than 15%. This analysis applies only to Leonidas's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Leonidas is 13.92 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Leonidas Residents generally consider the northwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Leonidas varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 70 in the northeast neighborhoods to 1 in 85 in the northwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the east parts of Leonidas, MI see the most incidents - about 3 per year. In contrast, the west part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Leonidas, MI

The total projected cost of crime in Leonidas for 2025 is $413,451. This translates to approximately $443 per resident and $1,257 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.7% of the median household income in Leonidas. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 45.2%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 42.0%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.8%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Leonidas Compared to Other Cities?

Leonidas, MI:	$443
Highland Park, MI:	$1848
Hudsonville, MI:	$149
Michigan:	$487
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Leonidas is $443 per year, which is $22 less than the national average and $44 less than Michigan's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Leonidas:

In Highland Park, MI, crime costs $1,848 per person, which is $1,406 more than in Leonidas.
In Hudsonville, MI, crime costs $149 per person, which is $294 less than in Leonidas

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Leonidas	Cost per Leonidas Resident
Murder	$238,331	$255
Rape/Sexual Assault	$58,441	$63
Robbery	$10,238	$11
Assault	$27,048	$29
Kidnapping	$3,879	$4
Vehicle Theft	$10,632	$11
Burglary	$12,726	$14
Theft	$27,448	$29
Arson	$1,957	$2
Vandalism	$10,545	$11
Animal Cruelty	$360	$0
Drug Crimes	$9,556	$10
Identity Theft	$2,287	$2
Total Cost of Crime	$413,451	$443

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Leonidas, 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 Leonidas totals $1,867,965 ($2,000 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $2,281,417 ($2,443 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 Leonidas 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 city has few 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 have the same problem. Of Leonidas’s 934 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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Leonidas 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 Leonidas residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.008
Robbery	0.3485
Rape	1.032
Murder	0.1358
Total Violent Crime	2.525 (B-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	5.674
Vehicle Theft	0.7351
Burglary	1.502
Arson	0.0868
Total Property Crime	7.999 (A-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0685
Drug Crimes	1.383
Vandalism	1.580
Identity Theft	0.3164
Animal Cruelty	0.0521
Total "Other" Rate	3.401 (A)

Individual Leonidas Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Colon, MI	B	C	A-
Fulton, MI	A	B+	A
Fairfax, MI	B+	C	A-
Sherwood, MI	A-	C	A-
Shorecrest, MI	B	C	A-
Mendon, MI	A	B	A
Athens, MI	A	A	A
Wasepi, MI	B+	A-	B
Nottawa, MI	A	B	A+
Findley, MI	A+	B+	A+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Leonidas 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
East Lynne, MO	B	B+	B+
Sweet Home, AR	F	F	F
Summit, AR	C-	D-	D-
Summerville, OR	B+	C+	C+
Fairfield, MI	A-	C-	C-
Everton, IN	A	A-	A-
Escalante, UT	F	D	D
Escabosa, NM	C-	C+	C+
Enid, MS	A-	A+	A+
Embarrass, WI	C	B+	B+

Considering only the crime rate, Leonidas 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 Leonidas, MI average SchoolGrade of D, with 27% actual proficiency versus 32% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See Leonidas schools on SchoolGrade

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