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

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$11.1 million

Cost of Crime™ for Melvindale, MI

In 2025, crime will cost $1,930 per household.

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

The D grade indicates that the rate of crime is higher than that of the average US city. Melvindale ranks in the 16th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 16% of cities but less safe than 84%. This analysis applies only to Melvindale's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Melvindale is 41.33 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Melvindale Residents generally consider the northwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Melvindale varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 19 in the east neighborhoods to 1 in 37 in the northwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the west parts of Melvindale, MI see the most incidents - about 148 per year. In contrast, the southwest part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 38 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Melvindale, MI

The total projected cost of crime in Melvindale for 2025 is $11,080,408. This translates to approximately $656 per resident and $1,930 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 3.0% of the median household income in Melvindale. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 53.2%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 35.4%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.4%

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

Melvindale, MI:	$656
Highland Park, MI:	$1848
Hudsonville, MI:	$149
Michigan:	$487
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Melvindale is $656 per year, which is $192 more than the national average and $170 more than Michigan's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Melvindale:

In Highland Park, MI, crime costs $1,848 per person, which is $1,192 more than in Melvindale.
In Hudsonville, MI, crime costs $149 per person, which is $507 less than in Melvindale

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Melvindale	Cost per Melvindale Resident
Murder	$2.53 million	$150
Rape/Sexual Assault	$1.05 million	$62
Robbery	$302,921	$18
Assault	$2.54 million	$151
Kidnapping	$101,170	$6
Vehicle Theft	$1.37 million	$81
Burglary	$509,640	$30
Theft	$1.30 million	$77
Arson	$57,022	$3
Vandalism	$812,465	$48
Animal Cruelty	$12,927	$1
Drug Crimes	$361,278	$21
Identity Theft	$129,055	$8
Total Cost of Crime	$11,080,408	$656

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Melvindale, 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 Melvindale totals $22,576,812 ($1,337 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $33,657,220 ($1,994 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 Melvindale 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 have the same problem. Of Melvindale’s 16,882 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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Melvindale 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 Melvindale residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	5.244
Robbery	0.5704
Rape	1.026
Murder	0.0797
Total Violent Crime	6.919 (D-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	14.87
Vehicle Theft	5.254
Burglary	3.328
Arson	0.1399
Total Property Crime	23.59 (D)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0988
Drug Crimes	2.893
Vandalism	6.737
Identity Theft	0.9877
Animal Cruelty	0.1035
Total "Other" Rate	10.82 (D+)

Individual Melvindale Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
River Rouge, MI	F	F	D-
Allen Park, MI	D+	C-	D
Ecorse, MI	F	F	D-
Lincoln Park, MI	D	D-	D
Dearborn, MI	D+	D-	D+
Wyandotte, MI	D+	D+	D
Dearborn Heights, MI	C-	D	C-
Southgate, MI	C-	D+	D+
Taylor, MI	D	D-	D
Inkster, MI	D-	F	D-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Melvindale 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
Parker, SC	F	F	F
Oatfield, OR	D	C	C
Ocean Pines, MD	A-	B-	B-
Ogdensburg, NY	C-	D-	D-
Oneonta, AL	D+	C+	C+
Orrville, OH	B-	B	B
Overlea, MD	D-	D+	D+
Oxford, GA	C+	B-	B-
Palmer Town, MA	A-	B	B
Paris, KY	C-	B+	B+

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

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Melvindale, MI average SchoolGrade of D-, with 21% actual proficiency versus 21% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Melvindale schools on SchoolGrade

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