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

C+

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$129,388

Cost of Crime™ for North Lake, MI

In 2025, crime will cost $752 per household.

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

The C+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is about the same as that of the average US city. North Lake ranks in the 53rd percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 53% of cities but less safe than 47%. This analysis applies only to North Lake's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in North Lake is 23.09 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. North Lake Residents generally consider the south part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in North Lake varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 39 in the southwest neighborhoods to 1 in 52 in the south.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the east parts of North Lake, MI see the most incidents - about 4 per year. In contrast, the southeast part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in North Lake, MI

The total projected cost of crime in North Lake for 2025 is $129,388. This translates to approximately $297 per resident and $752 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.8% of the median household income in North Lake. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 62.1%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 24.9%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.9%

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

North Lake, MI:	$297
Highland Park, MI:	$1848
Hudsonville, MI:	$149
Michigan:	$487
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in North Lake is $297 per year, which is $167 less than the national average and $189 less than Michigan's state average. Below we compare cities similar to North Lake:

In Highland Park, MI, crime costs $1,848 per person, which is $1,551 more than in North Lake.
In Hudsonville, MI, crime costs $149 per person, which is $148 less than in North Lake

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to North Lake	Cost per North Lake Resident
Murder	$15,218	$35
Rape/Sexual Assault	$27,129	$62
Robbery	$6,688	$15
Assault	$17,869	$41
Kidnapping	$1,945	$4
Vehicle Theft	$8,206	$19
Burglary	$9,052	$21
Theft	$23,576	$54
Arson	$840	$2
Vandalism	$12,816	$29
Animal Cruelty	$313	$1
Drug Crimes	$4,639	$11
Identity Theft	$1,099	$3
Total Cost of Crime	$129,388	$297

The Intangible Cost of Crime in North 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 North Lake totals $239,606 ($551 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $368,994 ($848 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 North 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 have the same problem. Of North Lake’s 435 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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North 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 North Lake residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.430
Robbery	0.4888
Rape	1.029
Murder	0.0186
Total Violent Crime	2.966 (C+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	10.46
Vehicle Theft	1.218
Burglary	2.294
Arson	0.0799
Total Property Crime	14.06 (C)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0737
Drug Crimes	1.442
Vandalism	4.124
Identity Theft	0.3264
Animal Cruelty	0.0973
Total "Other" Rate	6.063 (B)

Individual North Lake Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Ishpeming, MI	D+	D+	D+
Diorite, MI	B-	C+	C
Negaunee, MI	C-	C-	D+
National Mine, MI	B-	B-	C-
Champion, MI	C+	C-	C
Palmer, MI	D+	C+	D
Trowbridge Park, MI	D+	D+	D
Buckroe, MI	C-	D+	D+
Republic, MI	C+	D	C
Marquette, MI	D	C-	D-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

North Lake 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
Antioch, OK	C-	C	C
Pine Ridge, NC	C+	D+	D+
Paton, IA	B-	C+	C+
Pearls Corner, NH	B	A	A
Pembroke, FL	A+	A-	A-
Penfield, GA	D	C+	C+
Penrod, KY	B	A-	A-
Petersville, KY	D+	B	B
Petross, GA	B+	C+	C+
Phillipston Four Corners, MA	A+	A+	A+

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

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