The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Riley Center, MI: Crime Maps and Statistics

A+

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	A
Property Crime Grade	A+
Other Crime Grade	A

Which crimes are included?

$120,889

Cost of Crime™ for Riley Center, MI

In 2025, crime will cost $369 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Riley Center 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 Riley Center, MI Safe?

The A+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is much lower than that of the average US city. Riley Center ranks in the 97th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 97% of cities but less safe than 3%. This analysis applies only to Riley Center's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Riley Center is 9.619 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Riley Center Residents generally consider the west part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Riley Center varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 92 in the east neighborhoods to 1 in 112 in the west.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northeast parts of Riley Center, MI see the most incidents - about 1 per year. In contrast, the southeast part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Riley Center, MI

The total projected cost of crime in Riley Center for 2025 is $120,889. This translates to approximately $157 per resident and $369 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.4% of the median household income in Riley Center. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 62.6%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 22.1%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 15.3%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Riley Center Compared to Other Cities?

Riley Center, MI:	$157
Highland Park, MI:	$1848
Hudsonville, MI:	$149
Michigan:	$487
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Riley Center is $157 per year, which is $308 less than the national average and $330 less than Michigan's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Riley Center:

In Highland Park, MI, crime costs $1,848 per person, which is $1,692 more than in Riley Center.
In Hudsonville, MI, crime costs $149 per person, which is $8 less than in Riley Center

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Riley Center	Cost per Riley Center Resident
Murder	$8,761	$11
Rape/Sexual Assault	$45,445	$59
Robbery	$4,498	$6
Assault	$11,782	$15
Kidnapping	$3,315	$4
Vehicle Theft	$7,551	$10
Burglary	$9,788	$13
Theft	$10,741	$14
Arson	$1,687	$2
Vandalism	$7,571	$10
Animal Cruelty	$214	$0
Drug Crimes	$5,464	$7
Identity Theft	$4,072	$5
Total Cost of Crime	$120,889	$157

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Riley Center, 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 Riley Center totals $282,063 ($365 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $402,952 ($522 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 Riley Center 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 Riley Center’s 772 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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Riley Center 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 Riley Center residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	0.5314
Robbery	0.1852
Rape	0.9709
Murder	0.0060
Total Violent Crime	1.694 (A)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	2.686
Vehicle Theft	0.6317
Burglary	1.398
Arson	0.0905
Total Property Crime	4.807 (A+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0708
Drug Crimes	0.9568
Vandalism	1.373
Identity Theft	0.6815
Animal Cruelty	0.0375
Total "Other" Rate	3.119 (A)

Individual Riley Center Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Emmett, MI	A+	A-	A+
Memphis, MI	A	B-	A-
Capac, MI	B+	B	B
Avoca, MI	A	B+	A
Berville, MI	A+	A-	A
Goodells, MI	A+	A-	A+
Yale, MI	B	C	B
Allenton, MI	A+	A	A
Roseburg, MI	B-	C	C-
Ruby, MI	A	B	A-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Riley Center 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
Muncy Valley, PA	B-	A-	A-
Rentiesville, OK	C-	C	C
Redstone, NH	F	C+	C+
Red House, VA	C	B-	B-
Raymondville, MO	C+	C+	C+
Pryor, MT	D-	C-	C-
Powers, MI	B	C	C
Newark, MD	D+	C	C
Neelyville, MO	F	F	F
Republic, MI	C+	D	D

Considering only the crime rate, Riley Center 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 Riley Center, MI average SchoolGrade of C-, with 34% actual proficiency versus 36% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Riley Center schools on SchoolGrade

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