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

Crime per Capita in Russellville

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

 

Russellville, MI Map of Crime Rates
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B-

Overall Crime Grade™

C-
B-
Other Crime Grade
B

$472,131

Cost of Crime™ for Russellville, MI

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

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

The B- grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly lower than that of the average US city. Russellville ranks in the 61st percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 61% of cities but less safe than 39%. This analysis applies only to Russellville's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Russellville is 20.60 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Russellville Residents generally consider the south part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Russellville varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 26 in the northwest neighborhoods to 1 in 61 in the south.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the east parts of Russellville, MI see the most incidents - about 6 per year. In contrast, the north part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 1 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Russellville, MI

The total projected cost of crime in Russellville for 2025 is $472,131. This translates to approximately $393 per resident and $1,001 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.3% of the median household income in Russellville. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 52.6%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 34.7%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.7%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Russellville Compared to Other Cities?

Russellville, MI: $393
Highland Park, MI: $1848
Hudsonville, MI: $149
Michigan: $487
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Russellville is $393 per year, which is $71 less than the national average and $94 less than Michigan's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Russellville:
  • In Highland Park, MI, crime costs $1,848 per person, which is $1,455 more than in Russellville.
  • In Hudsonville, MI, crime costs $149 per person, which is $244 less than in Russellville

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Russellville for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Russellville
Cost per Russellville Resident
Murder
$144,681
$120
Rape/Sexual Assault
$75,338
$63
Robbery
$9,526
$8
Assault
$83,290
$69
Kidnapping
$9,617
$8
Vehicle Theft
$28,421
$24
Burglary
$21,333
$18
Theft
$45,761
$38
Arson
$4,084
$3
Vandalism
$27,974
$23
Animal Cruelty
$728
$1
Drug Crimes
$14,760
$12
Identity Theft
$6,618
$6
Total Cost of Crime
$472,131
$393

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Russellville, 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 Russellville totals $1,344,626 ($1,120 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $1,816,757 ($1,513 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 Russellville 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 Russellville’s 1,201 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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Russellville 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 Russellville residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
2.415
Robbery
0.2522
Rape
1.035
Murder
0.0641
Total Violent Crime
3.766 (C-)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
7.357
Vehicle Theft
1.528
Burglary
1.958
Arson
0.1408
Total Property Crime
10.98 (B-)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.1321
Drug Crimes
1.661
Vandalism
3.260
Identity Theft
0.7120
Animal Cruelty
0.0819
Total "Other" Rate
5.848 (B)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

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

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Russellville 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
F
F
A
B
B
D-
F
F
C+
C-
C-
C+
A-
A-
A
C
C
B-
B-
B-
F
D-
D-
A-
A-
A-
D+
D-
D-

Considering only the crime rate, Russellville 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 Russellville, MI average SchoolGrade of D-, with 24% actual proficiency versus 28% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See Russellville schools on SchoolGrade

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