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

Crime per Capita in Sodus

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

 

Sodus, MI Map of Crime Rates
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Overall Crime Grade™

B-
A-
Other Crime Grade
A

$397,084

Cost of Crime™ for Sodus, MI

In 2025, crime will cost $612 per household.

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

The A grade indicates that the rate of crime is much lower than that of the average US city. Sodus ranks in the 87th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 87% of cities but less safe than 13%. This analysis applies only to Sodus's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Sodus is 13.20 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Sodus Residents generally consider the north part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Sodus varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 51 in the southeast neighborhoods to 1 in 101 in the north.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northwest parts of Sodus, MI see the most incidents - about 7 per year. In contrast, the southwest part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Sodus, MI

The total projected cost of crime in Sodus for 2025 is $397,084. This translates to approximately $258 per resident and $612 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.8% of the median household income in Sodus. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 54.3%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 32.1%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 13.5%

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

Sodus, MI: $258
Highland Park, MI: $1848
Hudsonville, MI: $149
Michigan: $487
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Sodus is $258 per year, which is $206 less than the national average and $229 less than Michigan's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Sodus:
  • In Highland Park, MI, crime costs $1,848 per person, which is $1,591 more than in Sodus.
  • In Hudsonville, MI, crime costs $149 per person, which is $109 less than in Sodus

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Sodus for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Sodus
Cost per Sodus Resident
Murder
$113,406
$74
Rape/Sexual Assault
$88,081
$57
Robbery
$10,842
$7
Assault
$57,472
$37
Kidnapping
$7,988
$5
Vehicle Theft
$16,231
$11
Burglary
$22,372
$15
Theft
$37,332
$24
Arson
$3,339
$2
Vandalism
$18,771
$12
Animal Cruelty
$872
$1
Drug Crimes
$15,070
$10
Identity Theft
$5,309
$3
Total Cost of Crime
$397,084
$258

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Sodus, 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 Sodus totals $1,193,591 ($775 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $1,590,675 ($1,033 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 Sodus 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, of which Sodus has 1, have the same problem. Of Sodus’s 1,540 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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Sodus 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 Sodus residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
1.299
Robbery
0.2238
Rape
0.9433
Murder
0.0392
Total Violent Crime
2.506 (B-)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
4.681
Vehicle Theft
0.6806
Burglary
1.602
Arson
0.0898
Total Property Crime
7.053 (A-)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.0855
Drug Crimes
1.323
Vandalism
1.706
Identity Theft
0.4454
Animal Cruelty
0.0766
Total "Other" Rate
3.637 (A)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

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

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Sodus 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+
C+
C+
C
C+
C+
C+
B+
B+
A
B
B
B-
B
B
D-
D-
D-
A-
A
A
A+
A
A
D
C
C
A
A+
A+

Considering only the crime rate, Sodus 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 Sodus, MI average SchoolGrade of F, with 19% actual proficiency versus 23% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See Sodus schools on SchoolGrade

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