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

Crime per Capita in Richland Junction

The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in Richland Junction.

 

Richland Junction, MI Map of Crime Rates
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Overall Crime Grade™

A
A
Other Crime Grade
A-

$329,238

Cost of Crime™ for Richland Junction, MI

In 2025, crime will cost $532 per household.

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

The A grade indicates that the rate of crime is much lower than that of the average US city. Richland Junction ranks in the 92nd percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 92% of cities but less safe than 8%. This analysis applies only to Richland Junction's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Richland Junction is 11.69 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Richland Junction Residents generally consider the central part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Richland Junction varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 68 in the northwest neighborhoods to 1 in 119 in the central.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the east parts of Richland Junction, MI see the most incidents - about 5 per year. In contrast, the central part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Richland Junction, MI

The total projected cost of crime in Richland Junction for 2025 is $329,238. This translates to approximately $202 per resident and $532 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.4% of the median household income in Richland Junction. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 58.6%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 27.0%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 14.3%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Richland Junction Compared to Other Cities?

Richland Junction, MI: $202
Highland Park, MI: $1848
Hudsonville, MI: $149
Michigan: $487
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Richland Junction is $202 per year, which is $263 less than the national average and $285 less than Michigan's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Richland Junction:
  • In Highland Park, MI, crime costs $1,848 per person, which is $1,647 more than in Richland Junction.
  • In Hudsonville, MI, crime costs $149 per person, which is $53 less than in Richland Junction

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Richland Junction for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Richland Junction
Cost per Richland Junction Resident
Murder
$69,080
$42
Rape/Sexual Assault
$97,937
$60
Robbery
$9,229
$6
Assault
$18,873
$12
Kidnapping
$11,581
$7
Vehicle Theft
$24,311
$15
Burglary
$13,050
$8
Theft
$35,605
$22
Arson
$3,866
$2
Vandalism
$21,437
$13
Animal Cruelty
$1,043
$1
Drug Crimes
$18,063
$11
Identity Theft
$5,162
$3
Total Cost of Crime
$329,238
$202

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Richland Junction, 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 Richland Junction totals $937,406 ($574 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $1,266,644 ($776 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 Richland Junction 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 Richland Junction’s 1,633 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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Richland Junction 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 Richland Junction residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
0.4024
Robbery
0.1797
Rape
0.9891
Murder
0.0225
Total Violent Crime
1.594 (A)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
4.210
Vehicle Theft
0.9614
Burglary
0.8811
Arson
0.0980
Total Property Crime
6.151 (A)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.1170
Drug Crimes
1.495
Vandalism
1.838
Identity Theft
0.4084
Animal Cruelty
0.0864
Total "Other" Rate
3.945 (A-)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

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

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Richland Junction 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
D+
D+
D+
B+
B+
B+
D-
D
D
B+
C+
C+
C+
B-
B-
A
A-
A-
F
C
C
B+
A-
A-
B-
D+
D+
C+
C-
C-

Considering only the crime rate, Richland Junction 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 Richland Junction, MI average SchoolGrade of C, with 36% actual proficiency versus 42% projected; overall, schools underperform expectations. See Richland Junction schools on SchoolGrade

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