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

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	C-
Property Crime Grade	C
Other Crime Grade	C

Which crimes are included?

$309,658

Cost of Crime™ for Long Lake, MI

In 2025, crime will cost $1,030 per household.

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

The C grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly higher than that of the average US city. Long Lake ranks in the 41st percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 41% of cities but less safe than 59%. This analysis applies only to Long Lake's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Long Lake is 27.02 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Long Lake Residents generally consider the southwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Long Lake varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 31 in the south neighborhoods to 1 in 60 in the southwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the south parts of Long Lake, MI see the most incidents - about 7 per year. In contrast, the southeast part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Long Lake, MI

The total projected cost of crime in Long Lake for 2025 is $309,658. This translates to approximately $471 per resident and $1,030 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.5% of the median household income in Long Lake. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 54.2%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 33.1%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.6%

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

Long Lake, MI:	$471
Highland Park, MI:	$1848
Hudsonville, MI:	$149
Michigan:	$487
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Long Lake is $471 per year, which is $7 more than the national average and $15 less than Michigan's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Long Lake:

In Highland Park, MI, crime costs $1,848 per person, which is $1,377 more than in Long Lake.
In Hudsonville, MI, crime costs $149 per person, which is $322 less than in Long Lake

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Long Lake	Cost per Long Lake Resident
Murder	$105,993	$161
Rape/Sexual Assault	$42,151	$64
Robbery	$9,673	$15
Assault	$42,702	$65
Kidnapping	$4,556	$7
Vehicle Theft	$5,420	$8
Burglary	$20,079	$31
Theft	$35,756	$54
Arson	$2,947	$4
Vandalism	$23,496	$36
Animal Cruelty	$714	$1
Drug Crimes	$11,094	$17
Identity Theft	$5,074	$8
Total Cost of Crime	$309,658	$471

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Long Lake, 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 Long Lake totals $919,428 ($1,399 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $1,229,086 ($1,871 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 Long Lake 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, of which Long Lake has 1, have the same problem. Of Long Lake’s 657 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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Long Lake 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 Long Lake residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	2.263
Robbery	0.4681
Rape	1.058
Murder	0.0858
Total Violent Crime	3.875 (C-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	10.51
Vehicle Theft	0.5328
Burglary	3.370
Arson	0.1858
Total Property Crime	14.60 (C)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1144
Drug Crimes	2.283
Vandalism	5.006
Identity Theft	0.9978
Animal Cruelty	0.1470
Total "Other" Rate	8.548 (C)

Individual Long Lake Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Hale, MI	C-	C-	D+
South Branch, MI	C+	C-	C+
Lupton, MI	B+	D+	B+
Glennie, MI	C+	D-	C+
Kurtz, MI	C+	D-	C
National City, MI	A	B-	A
Whittemore, MI	A-	B+	A-
Selkirk, MI	B	D	B
Rose City, MI	C+	D	C
White Rock, MI	A-	B	A-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Long Lake 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
Conway, MS	A-	A	A
Stanton, MS	D+	B	B
Stanton, KS	B+	A	A
St. Marys, IA	A+	A+	A+
St. Leon, IN	A	A+	A+
St. Clair, VA	C	C+	C+
Dobbins Heights, NC	D-	D-	D-
Digbey, GA	A	B	B
Delwin, MI	A-	C+	C+
Daleville, MS	B	A	A

Considering only the crime rate, Long Lake is as safe as 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 Long Lake, MI average SchoolGrade of D+, with 30% actual proficiency versus 32% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Long Lake schools on SchoolGrade

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