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

A-

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$308,097

Cost of Crime™ for Napoleon, MI

In 2025, crime will cost $662 per household.

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

The A- grade indicates that the rate of crime is lower than that of the average US city. Napoleon ranks in the 81st percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 81% of cities but less safe than 19%. This analysis applies only to Napoleon's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Napoleon is 15.18 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Napoleon Residents generally consider the west part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Napoleon varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 55 in the southeast neighborhoods to 1 in 89 in the west.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northeast parts of Napoleon, MI see the most incidents - about 5 per year. In contrast, the east part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Napoleon, MI

The total projected cost of crime in Napoleon for 2025 is $308,097. This translates to approximately $283 per resident and $662 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.7% of the median household income in Napoleon. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 55.2%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 31.2%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 13.6%

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

Napoleon, MI:	$283
Highland Park, MI:	$1848
Hudsonville, MI:	$149
Michigan:	$487
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Napoleon is $283 per year, which is $181 less than the national average and $204 less than Michigan's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Napoleon:

In Highland Park, MI, crime costs $1,848 per person, which is $1,565 more than in Napoleon.
In Hudsonville, MI, crime costs $149 per person, which is $134 less than in Napoleon

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Napoleon	Cost per Napoleon Resident
Murder	$71,037	$65
Rape/Sexual Assault	$70,291	$65
Robbery	$11,636	$11
Assault	$46,835	$43
Kidnapping	$6,798	$6
Vehicle Theft	$21,070	$19
Burglary	$15,941	$15
Theft	$28,102	$26
Arson	$3,765	$3
Vandalism	$23,071	$21
Animal Cruelty	$426	$0
Drug Crimes	$7,037	$6
Identity Theft	$2,087	$2
Total Cost of Crime	$308,097	$283

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Napoleon, 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 Napoleon totals $826,107 ($759 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $1,134,204 ($1,042 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 Napoleon 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 Napoleon’s 1,088 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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Napoleon 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 Napoleon residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.499
Robbery	0.3400
Rape	1.066
Murder	0.0347
Total Violent Crime	2.939 (C+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	4.987
Vehicle Theft	1.251
Burglary	1.615
Arson	0.1433
Total Property Crime	7.997 (A-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1031
Drug Crimes	0.8744
Vandalism	2.968
Identity Theft	0.2478
Animal Cruelty	0.0530
Total "Other" Rate	4.246 (A-)

Individual Napoleon Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Norvell, MI	A+	B+	A
Jefferson, MI	B	C	B-
Michigan Center, MI	B+	C	B
Brooklyn, MI	A-	B-	B+
Leoni, MI	A+	B	A
Liberty, MI	A+	B+	A+
Grass Lake, MI	A	B	A
Clarklake, MI	A+	B	A
Oak Shade Park, MI	B+	C+	B+
Vandercook Lake, MI	B+	C	B

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Napoleon 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
Thompson, MO	C+	C-	C-
Coloma, IN	B+	B-	B-
Colt, AR	D+	D	D
Colton, SD	B-	B	B
Commodore, PA	A-	C	C
Conrad, IA	B	F	F
Cropseyville, NY	A	B-	B-
Dahinda, IL	A+	A+	A+
Diaz, AR	D-	F	F
East Bangor, PA	A	A-	A-

Considering only the crime rate, Napoleon 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 Napoleon, MI average SchoolGrade of C-, with 31% actual proficiency versus 34% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See Napoleon schools on SchoolGrade

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