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

C+

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	C-
Property Crime Grade	C+
Other Crime Grade	B-

Which crimes are included?

$393,734

Cost of Crime™ for South Branch, MI

In 2025, crime will cost $1,012 per household.

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

The C+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is about the same as that of the average US city. South Branch ranks in the 52nd percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 52% of cities but less safe than 48%. This analysis applies only to South Branch's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in South Branch is 23.37 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. South Branch Residents generally consider the southwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in South Branch varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 26 in the west neighborhoods to 1 in 58 in the southwest.

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

The Cost of Crime™ in South Branch, MI

The total projected cost of crime in South Branch for 2025 is $393,734. This translates to approximately $510 per resident and $1,012 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.9% of the median household income in South Branch. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 49.9%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 37.4%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.6%

How Much Does Crime Cost in South Branch Compared to Other Cities?

South Branch, MI:	$510
Highland Park, MI:	$1848
Hudsonville, MI:	$149
Michigan:	$487
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in South Branch is $510 per year, which is $46 more than the national average and $23 more than Michigan's state average. Below we compare cities similar to South Branch:

In Highland Park, MI, crime costs $1,848 per person, which is $1,338 more than in South Branch.
In Hudsonville, MI, crime costs $149 per person, which is $361 less than in South Branch

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to South Branch	Cost per South Branch Resident
Murder	$174,925	$227
Rape/Sexual Assault	$48,949	$63
Robbery	$11,967	$16
Assault	$48,641	$63
Kidnapping	$4,425	$6
Vehicle Theft	$6,134	$8
Burglary	$22,590	$29
Theft	$35,545	$46
Arson	$3,390	$4
Vandalism	$21,532	$28
Animal Cruelty	$771	$1
Drug Crimes	$10,402	$13
Identity Theft	$4,463	$6
Total Cost of Crime	$393,734	$510

The Intangible Cost of Crime in South Branch, 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 South Branch totals $1,410,236 ($1,827 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $1,803,970 ($2,337 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 South Branch 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 South Branch’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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South Branch 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 South Branch residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	2.194
Robbery	0.4928
Rape	1.046
Murder	0.1206
Total Violent Crime	3.853 (C-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	8.890
Vehicle Theft	0.5131
Burglary	3.226
Arson	0.1819
Total Property Crime	12.81 (C+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0945
Drug Crimes	1.822
Vandalism	3.904
Identity Theft	0.7469
Animal Cruelty	0.1350
Total "Other" Rate	6.702 (B-)

Individual South Branch Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Long Lake, MI	C	C-	C
Hale, MI	C-	C-	D+
Glennie, MI	C+	D-	C+
Lupton, MI	B+	D+	B+
Kurtz, MI	C+	D-	C
McKinley, MI	C	D-	C+
Rose City, MI	C+	D	C
National City, MI	A	B-	A
Curran, MI	B+	B-	B+
Selkirk, MI	B	D	B

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

South Branch 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
Mayhill, NM	D+	D	D
Roxbury, VT	B	C+	C+
Rowena, TX	D	D	D
Meyers Lake, OH	D-	C+	C+
Mettawa, IL	B-	A-	A-
Merritt, NC	C-	C	C
Meadow Vale, KY	C+	A	A
Alliance, NC	C+	D+	D+
McElhany, MO	D	D+	D+
Rule, TX	F	D-	D-

Considering only the crime rate, South Branch 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 South Branch, MI average SchoolGrade of D+, with 30% actual proficiency versus 30% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See South Branch schools on SchoolGrade

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