The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Pine Grove Beach, MI: Crime Maps and Statistics

Crime per Capita in Pine Grove Beach

The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in Pine Grove Beach.

 

Pine Grove Beach, MI Map of Crime Rates
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C+

Overall Crime Grade™

C+
C
Other Crime Grade
B-

$133,936

Cost of Crime™ for Pine Grove Beach, MI

In 2025, crime will cost $935 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Pine Grove Beach 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 Pine Grove Beach, MI Safe?

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

The crime rate in Pine Grove Beach is 24.92 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Pine Grove Beach Residents generally consider the southwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Pine Grove Beach varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 31 in the east neighborhoods to 1 in 66 in the southwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the east parts of Pine Grove Beach, MI see the most incidents - about 3 per year. In contrast, the central part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Pine Grove Beach, MI

The total projected cost of crime in Pine Grove Beach for 2025 is $133,936. This translates to approximately $387 per resident and $935 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.4% of the median household income in Pine Grove Beach. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 57.4%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 29.5%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 13.0%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Pine Grove Beach Compared to Other Cities?

Pine Grove Beach, MI: $387
Highland Park, MI: $1848
Hudsonville, MI: $149
Michigan: $487
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Pine Grove Beach is $387 per year, which is $77 less than the national average and $100 less than Michigan's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Pine Grove Beach:
  • In Highland Park, MI, crime costs $1,848 per person, which is $1,461 more than in Pine Grove Beach.
  • In Hudsonville, MI, crime costs $149 per person, which is $238 less than in Pine Grove Beach

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Pine Grove Beach for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Pine Grove Beach
Cost per Pine Grove Beach Resident
Murder
$38,559
$111
Rape/Sexual Assault
$21,794
$63
Robbery
$6,240
$18
Assault
$12,837
$37
Kidnapping
$2,442
$7
Vehicle Theft
$2,305
$7
Burglary
$12,041
$35
Theft
$18,114
$52
Arson
$1,286
$4
Vandalism
$12,991
$38
Animal Cruelty
$245
$1
Drug Crimes
$3,458
$10
Identity Theft
$1,623
$5
Total Cost of Crime
$133,936
$387

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Pine Grove Beach, 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 Pine Grove Beach totals $366,545 ($1,059 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $500,481 ($1,446 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 Pine Grove Beach 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, of which Pine Grove Beach has 1, have the same problem. Of Pine Grove Beach’s 346 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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Pine Grove Beach 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 Pine Grove Beach residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
1.292
Robbery
0.5733
Rape
1.039
Murder
0.0593
Total Violent Crime
2.963 (C+)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
10.11
Vehicle Theft
0.4303
Burglary
3.837
Arson
0.1539
Total Property Crime
14.53 (C)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.1164
Drug Crimes
1.351
Vandalism
5.256
Identity Theft
0.6059
Animal Cruelty
0.0959
Total "Other" Rate
7.425 (B-)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
B-
C+
C+
D-
F
D-
A-
D
A
D-
D-
D-
B
C+
C+
A-
C-
A-
B
C
B
C+
B-
C
A+
B-
A+
D-
F
D-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Pine Grove Beach 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
F
F
F
A+
B+
B+
A-
B+
B+
C+
D+
D+
C+
C
C
D-
C
C
C+
C+
C+
D+
D-
D-
C-
C-
C-
B-
D-
D-

Considering only the crime rate, Pine Grove Beach is as safe as 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 Pine Grove Beach, MI average SchoolGrade of F, with 19% actual proficiency versus 24% projected; overall, schools underperform expectations. See Pine Grove Beach schools on SchoolGrade

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