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

Crime per Capita in Luna Pier

The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in Luna Pier.

 

Luna Pier, MI Map of Crime Rates
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B

Overall Crime Grade™

C
B-
Other Crime Grade
B+

$445,350

Cost of Crime™ for Luna Pier, MI

In 2025, crime will cost $580 per household.

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

The B grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly lower than that of the average US city. Luna Pier ranks in the 65th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 65% of cities but less safe than 35%. This analysis applies only to Luna Pier's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Luna Pier is 19.46 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Luna Pier Residents generally consider the north part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Luna Pier varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 42 in the east neighborhoods to 1 in 61 in the north.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northeast parts of Luna Pier, MI see the most incidents - about 14 per year. In contrast, the southeast part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Luna Pier, MI

The total projected cost of crime in Luna Pier for 2025 is $445,350. This translates to approximately $284 per resident and $580 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.8% of the median household income in Luna Pier. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 60.3%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 26.3%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 13.4%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Luna Pier Compared to Other Cities?

Luna Pier, MI: $284
Highland Park, MI: $1848
Hudsonville, MI: $149
Michigan: $487
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Luna Pier is $284 per year, which is $180 less than the national average and $202 less than Michigan's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Luna Pier:
  • In Highland Park, MI, crime costs $1,848 per person, which is $1,564 more than in Luna Pier.
  • In Hudsonville, MI, crime costs $149 per person, which is $135 less than in Luna Pier

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Luna Pier for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Luna Pier
Cost per Luna Pier Resident
Murder
$60,356
$39
Rape/Sexual Assault
$99,448
$64
Robbery
$23,747
$15
Assault
$73,761
$47
Kidnapping
$10,241
$7
Vehicle Theft
$22,771
$15
Burglary
$23,978
$15
Theft
$65,360
$42
Arson
$4,966
$3
Vandalism
$36,723
$23
Animal Cruelty
$967
$1
Drug Crimes
$19,358
$12
Identity Theft
$3,674
$2
Total Cost of Crime
$445,350
$284

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Luna Pier, 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 Luna Pier totals $910,153 ($581 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $1,355,503 ($866 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 Luna Pier 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 northeast 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 have the same problem. Of Luna Pier’s 1,566 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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Luna Pier 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 Luna Pier residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
1.640
Robbery
0.4821
Rape
1.047
Murder
0.0205
Total Violent Crime
3.190 (C)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
8.059
Vehicle Theft
0.9390
Burglary
1.688
Arson
0.1313
Total Property Crime
10.82 (B-)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.1079
Drug Crimes
1.671
Vandalism
3.282
Identity Theft
0.3031
Animal Cruelty
0.0835
Total "Other" Rate
5.448 (B+)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
A-
B
B+
B+
C-
B
B+
B
B-
A+
B
A+
A
B+
B+
A
B-
A-
B-
C-
C+
F
D-
F
A
B+
A
A-
B
A-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Luna Pier is similar 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
A+
A+
A+
B
C-
C-
C
C+
C+
A-
D-
D-
A
B+
B+
B+
A+
A+
D
C-
C-
C-
C
C
A-
A+
A+
C
D+
D+

Considering only the crime rate, Luna Pier 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 Luna Pier, MI average SchoolGrade of C-, with 32% actual proficiency versus 33% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Luna Pier schools on SchoolGrade

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