The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Presque Isle County, MI: Crime Maps and Statistics

Crime per Capita in Presque Isle County

The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in Presque Isle County.

 

Presque Isle County, MI Map of Crime Rates
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Overall Crime Grade™

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A-
Other Crime Grade
A-

$6.51 million

Cost of Crime™ for Presque Isle County, MI

In 2025, crime will cost $1,001 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Presque Isle County 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 Presque Isle County, MI Safe?

The A- grade indicates that the rate of crime is lower than that of the average US county. Presque Isle County ranks in the 80th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 80% of counties but less safe than 20%. This analysis applies only to Presque Isle County's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby counties.

The crime rate in Presque Isle County is 21.32 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Presque Isle County Residents generally consider the southwest part of the county to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Presque Isle County varies by area - ranging from 1 in 26 in the west areas to 1 in 92 in the southwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the west parts of Presque Isle County, MI see the most incidents - about 77 per year. In contrast, the southwest part of the county has the fewest, with approximately 5 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Presque Isle County, MI

The total projected cost of crime in Presque Isle County for 2025 is $6,512,164. This translates to approximately $485 per resident and $1,001 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.4% of the median household income in Presque Isle County. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 49.5%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 37.7%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.7%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Presque Isle County Compared to Other Counties?

Presque Isle County, MI: $485
Wayne County, MI: $853
Ottawa County, MI: $197
Michigan: $487
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Presque Isle County is $485 per year, which is $21 more than the national average and $1 less than Michigan's state average. Below we compare counties similar to Presque Isle County:
  • In Wayne County, MI, crime costs $853 per person, which is $368 more than in Presque Isle County.
  • In Ottawa County, MI, crime costs $197 per person, which is $288 less than in Presque Isle County

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Presque Isle County for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Presque Isle County
Cost per Presque Isle County Resident
Murder
$3.00 million
$223
Rape/Sexual Assault
$836,747
$62
Robbery
$196,741
$15
Assault
$771,756
$58
Kidnapping
$74,090
$6
Vehicle Theft
$100,991
$8
Burglary
$307,153
$23
Theft
$560,982
$42
Arson
$41,665
$3
Vandalism
$341,271
$25
Animal Cruelty
$10,043
$1
Drug Crimes
$202,025
$15
Identity Theft
$72,693
$5
Total Cost of Crime
$6,512,164
$485

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Presque Isle County, 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 Presque Isle County totals $24,125,056 ($1,798 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $30,637,221 ($2,283 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 Presque Isle County 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 north part of the county 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 Presque Isle County has 6, have the same problem. Of Presque Isle County’s 13,418 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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Presque Isle County 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 Presque Isle County residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
2.003
Robbery
0.4661
Rape
1.028
Murder
0.1188
Total Violent Crime
3.616 (C+)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
8.073
Vehicle Theft
0.4861
Burglary
2.524
Arson
0.1286
Total Property Crime
11.21 (A-)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.0911
Drug Crimes
2.035
Vandalism
3.560
Identity Theft
0.6999
Animal Cruelty
0.1012
Total "Other" Rate
6.488 (A-)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Counties

Compared to surrounding counties, the rate of crime in Presque Isle County is similar. The table below shows Crime Grades for counties close to Presque Isle County.

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

Crime Maps and Rates for County with Similar Populations

Presque Isle County is lower versus other counties of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in counties with comparable overall population in the county‘s boundaries.

Similar County
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
D-
C
C
A-
B
B
A-
A-
A-
A-
A+
A+
B-
B
B
A-
A-
A-
B-
C+
C+
B-
B+
B+
D+
B+
B+
D-
D-
D-

Considering only the crime rate, Presque Isle County 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 Presque Isle County, MI average SchoolGrade of D, with 27% actual proficiency versus 31% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See Presque Isle County schools on SchoolGrade

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