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

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Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	B
Property Crime Grade	A-
Other Crime Grade	A-

Which crimes are included?

$1.02 million

Cost of Crime™ for Ottawa Lake, MI

In 2025, crime will cost $640 per household.

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

The A- grade indicates that the rate of crime is lower than that of the average US city. Ottawa Lake ranks in the 83rd percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 83% of cities but less safe than 17%. This analysis applies only to Ottawa Lake's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Ottawa Lake is 14.35 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Ottawa Lake Residents generally consider the southwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Ottawa Lake varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 55 in the southeast neighborhoods to 1 in 80 in the southwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the southeast parts of Ottawa Lake, MI see the most incidents - about 14 per year. In contrast, the southwest part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 3 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Ottawa Lake, MI

The total projected cost of crime in Ottawa Lake for 2025 is $1,022,681. This translates to approximately $250 per resident and $640 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.5% of the median household income in Ottawa Lake. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 56.3%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 30.2%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 13.4%

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

Ottawa Lake, MI:	$250
Highland Park, MI:	$1848
Hudsonville, MI:	$149
Michigan:	$487
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Ottawa Lake is $250 per year, which is $214 less than the national average and $236 less than Michigan's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Ottawa Lake:

In Highland Park, MI, crime costs $1,848 per person, which is $1,598 more than in Ottawa Lake.
In Hudsonville, MI, crime costs $149 per person, which is $101 less than in Ottawa Lake

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Ottawa Lake	Cost per Ottawa Lake Resident
Murder	$238,133	$58
Rape/Sexual Assault	$232,005	$57
Robbery	$30,579	$7
Assault	$132,790	$33
Kidnapping	$31,286	$8
Vehicle Theft	$62,427	$15
Burglary	$49,459	$12
Theft	$117,745	$29
Arson	$12,786	$3
Vandalism	$53,582	$13
Animal Cruelty	$2,399	$1
Drug Crimes	$47,957	$12
Identity Theft	$11,532	$3
Total Cost of Crime	$1,022,681	$250

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Ottawa 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 Ottawa Lake totals $2,740,419 ($671 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $3,763,101 ($921 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 Ottawa 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 southeast 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 Ottawa Lake has 5, have the same problem. Of Ottawa Lake’s 4,085 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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Ottawa 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 Ottawa Lake residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.132
Robbery	0.2380
Rape	0.9367
Murder	0.0310
Total Violent Crime	2.338 (B)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	5.566
Vehicle Theft	0.9869
Burglary	1.335
Arson	0.1296
Total Property Crime	8.017 (A-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1263
Drug Crimes	1.587
Vandalism	1.836
Identity Theft	0.3647
Animal Cruelty	0.0794
Total "Other" Rate	3.994 (A-)

Individual Ottawa Lake Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Whiteford Center, MI	A	B-	A-
Lambertville, MI	A-	B	A-
Sylvania, OH	B	B-	B
Riga, MI	A	B+	A-
Temperance, MI	A	B-	A-
Ottawa Hills, OH	C	C	C
Samaria, MI	A	B+	B+
Berkey, OH	B	B-	C+
Petersburg, MI	A	B-	A
Richfield Center, OH	B	D+	B-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Ottawa Lake 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
Ben Wheeler, TX	C+	C-	C-
Captain Cook, HI	D-	C	C
Carroll Valley, PA	A+	A+	A+
Cassatt, SC	C-	D	D
Clinton, PA	B	B	B
West DeLand, FL	B+	B+	B+
Roseau, MN	D+	C+	C+
Rosemont, IL	D-	C-	C-
Roseville, OH	C	D+	D+
Roundup, MT	C-	C-	C-

Considering only the crime rate, Ottawa 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 Ottawa Lake, MI average SchoolGrade of C, with 36% actual proficiency versus 38% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See Ottawa Lake schools on SchoolGrade

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