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

B+

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	C
Property Crime Grade	B
Other Crime Grade	B+

Which crimes are included?

$11.8 million

Cost of Crime™ for Niles, MI

In 2025, crime will cost $792 per household.

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

The B+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is lower than that of the average US city. Niles ranks in the 71st percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 71% of cities but less safe than 29%. This analysis applies only to Niles's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Niles is 17.72 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Niles Residents generally consider the southeast part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Niles varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 37 in the central neighborhoods to 1 in 87 in the southeast.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the central parts of Niles, MI see the most incidents - about 131 per year. In contrast, the northwest part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 41 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Niles, MI

The total projected cost of crime in Niles for 2025 is $11,787,377. This translates to approximately $323 per resident and $792 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.9% of the median household income in Niles. 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): 32.9%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.9%

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

Niles, MI:	$323
Highland Park, MI:	$1848
Hudsonville, MI:	$149
Michigan:	$487
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Niles is $323 per year, which is $141 less than the national average and $164 less than Michigan's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Niles:

In Highland Park, MI, crime costs $1,848 per person, which is $1,526 more than in Niles.
In Hudsonville, MI, crime costs $149 per person, which is $174 less than in Niles

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Niles	Cost per Niles Resident
Murder	$3.11 million	$85
Rape/Sexual Assault	$2.08 million	$57
Robbery	$280,141	$8
Assault	$2.25 million	$62
Kidnapping	$252,198	$7
Vehicle Theft	$573,329	$16
Burglary	$656,172	$18
Theft	$1.19 million	$32
Arson	$115,202	$3
Vandalism	$790,502	$22
Animal Cruelty	$16,395	$0
Drug Crimes	$345,398	$9
Identity Theft	$131,410	$4
Total Cost of Crime	$11,787,377	$323

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Niles, 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 Niles totals $31,278,827 ($857 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $43,066,204 ($1,179 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 Niles 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 south 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, of which Niles has 5, have the same problem. Of Niles’s 36,518 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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Niles 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 Niles residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	2.146
Robbery	0.2439
Rape	0.9401
Murder	0.0453
Total Violent Crime	3.375 (C)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	6.270
Vehicle Theft	1.014
Burglary	1.981
Arson	0.1306
Total Property Crime	9.396 (B)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1139
Drug Crimes	1.279
Vandalism	3.030
Identity Theft	0.4649
Animal Cruelty	0.0607
Total "Other" Rate	4.948 (B+)

Individual Niles Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Sumnerville, MI	A+	C+	A
Buchanan, MI	B+	B-	B+
Roseland, IN	F	F	F
Pennellwood, MI	A+	A-	A
Granger, IN	A-	A	B
Dailey, MI	A+	B-	A+
Notre Dame, IN	F	F	F
Kessington, MI	A+	B	A+
Berrien Center, MI	B-	C	C
South Bend, IN	D	F	D

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Niles 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
Alamo, TX	D-	D-	D-
Pearl, MS	B+	A+	A+
Paramus, NJ	C	B+	B+
Pace, FL	A+	A	A
Ossining, NY	A-	B-	B-
Niceville, FL	A+	A	A
Mundelein, IL	B-	A-	A-
Media, PA	B	A-	A-
Mattapan, MA	C-	D-	D-
Prior Lake, MN	A-	A	A

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

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