Crime per Capita in Rose City
The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in Rose City.
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C+
Overall Crime Grade™
D |
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C |
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Other Crime Grade |
B |
$1.09 million
Cost of Crime™ for Rose City, MI
In 2025, crime will cost $1,045 per household.
Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Rose City 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 Rose City, MI Safe?
The C+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is about the same as that of the average US city. Rose City ranks in the 49th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 49% of cities but less safe than 51%. This analysis applies only to Rose City's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.
The crime rate in Rose City is 24.32 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Rose City Residents generally consider the southwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Rose City varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 34 in the southeast neighborhoods to 1 in 76 in the southwest.
When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the southeast parts of Rose City, MI see the most incidents - about 25 per year. In contrast, the southwest part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.
The Cost of Crime™ in Rose City, MI
The total projected cost of crime in Rose City for 2025 is $1,089,144. This translates to approximately $471 per resident and $1,045 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.6% of the median household income in Rose City. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:- Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 51.7%
- Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 35.8%
- Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.4%
How Much Does Crime Cost in Rose City Compared to Other Cities?
| Rose City, MI: | $471 |
|---|---|
| Highland Park, MI: | $1848 |
| Hudsonville, MI: | $149 |
| Michigan: | $487 |
| USA: | $464 |
The Cost of Crime per resident in Rose City is $471 per year, which is $7 more than the national average and $15 less than Michigan's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Rose City:
- In Highland Park, MI, crime costs $1,848 per person, which is $1,377 more than in Rose City.
- In Hudsonville, MI, crime costs $149 per person, which is $322 less than in Rose City
2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime
The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Rose City for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.Crime |
Cost to Rose City |
Cost per Rose City Resident |
|---|---|---|
Murder |
$347,224 |
$150 |
Rape/Sexual Assault |
$142,727 |
$62 |
Robbery |
$29,940 |
$13 |
Assault |
$254,712 |
$110 |
Kidnapping |
$11,075 |
$5 |
Vehicle Theft |
$33,134 |
$14 |
Burglary |
$50,393 |
$22 |
Theft |
$116,264 |
$50 |
Arson |
$6,960 |
$3 |
Vandalism |
$45,674 |
$20 |
Animal Cruelty |
$1,779 |
$1 |
Drug Crimes |
$33,802 |
$15 |
Identity Theft |
$15,459 |
$7 |
Total Cost of Crime |
$1,089,144 |
$471 |
The Intangible Cost of Crime in Rose City, 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 Rose City totals $3,062,428 ($1,326 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $4,151,572 ($1,797 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 Rose City 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 have the same problem. Of Rose City’s 2,310 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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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 Rose City residents in a standard year.
Violent Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Assault |
3.839 |
Robbery |
0.4121 |
Rape |
1.019 |
Murder |
0.0800 |
Total Violent Crime |
5.351 (D) |
Property Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Theft |
9.718 |
Vehicle Theft |
0.9263 |
Burglary |
2.405 |
Arson |
0.1248 |
Total Property Crime |
13.17 (C) |
Other Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Kidnapping |
0.0791 |
Drug Crimes |
1.978 |
Vandalism |
2.768 |
Identity Theft |
0.8646 |
Animal Cruelty |
0.1041 |
Total "Other" Rate |
5.794 (B) |
Individual Rose City Crime Maps & Stats
Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities
Compared to surrounding cities, the rate of crime in Rose City is similar. The table below shows Crime Grades for cities close to Rose City.
Nearby City | Overall Crime Grade | Violent Crime Grade | Property Crime Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
B+ | D+ | B+ | |
B | D | B | |
C+ | C- | C- | |
C | D- | B | |
C | C- | C | |
C+ | C- | C+ | |
C- | D- | C | |
C- | C- | D+ | |
C- | D- | C- | |
C- | D- | C+ |
Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations
Rose City 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
B+ | B | B | |
C | D- | D- | |
B+ | B | B | |
D- | F | F | |
D+ | C- | C- | |
B- | B+ | B+ | |
F | F | F | |
C+ | C- | C- | |
B- | C- | C- | |
A+ | A+ | A+ |
Considering only the crime rate, Rose City 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 Rose City, MI average SchoolGrade of D+, with 30% actual proficiency versus 30% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Rose City schools on SchoolGrade
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