Crime per Capita in South Lyon
The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in South Lyon.
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Overall Crime Grade™
B |
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A |
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Other Crime Grade |
A |
$9.10 million
Cost of Crime™ for South Lyon, MI
In 2025, crime will cost $636 per household.
Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in South Lyon 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 Lyon, MI Safe?
The A grade indicates that the rate of crime is much lower than that of the average US city. South Lyon ranks in the 91st percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 91% of cities but less safe than 9%. This analysis applies only to South Lyon's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.
The crime rate in South Lyon is 11.87 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. South Lyon Residents generally consider the northwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in South Lyon varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 68 in the northeast neighborhoods to 1 in 140 in the northwest.
When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northeast parts of South Lyon, MI see the most incidents - about 99 per year. In contrast, the northwest part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 17 crimes annually.
The Cost of Crime™ in South Lyon, MI
The total projected cost of crime in South Lyon for 2025 is $9,098,483. This translates to approximately $231 per resident and $636 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.4% of the median household income in South Lyon. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:- Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 54.7%
- Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 31.6%
- Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 13.6%
How Much Does Crime Cost in South Lyon Compared to Other Cities?
| South Lyon, MI: | $231 |
|---|---|
| Highland Park, MI: | $1848 |
| Hudsonville, MI: | $149 |
| Michigan: | $487 |
| USA: | $464 |
The Cost of Crime per resident in South Lyon is $231 per year, which is $233 less than the national average and $256 less than Michigan's state average. Below we compare cities similar to South Lyon:
- In Highland Park, MI, crime costs $1,848 per person, which is $1,618 more than in South Lyon.
- In Hudsonville, MI, crime costs $149 per person, which is $82 less than in South Lyon
2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime
The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of South Lyon for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.Crime |
Cost to South Lyon |
Cost per South Lyon Resident |
|---|---|---|
Murder |
$2.09 million |
$53 |
Rape/Sexual Assault |
$2.30 million |
$58 |
Robbery |
$211,261 |
$5 |
Assault |
$1.48 million |
$38 |
Kidnapping |
$120,969 |
$3 |
Vehicle Theft |
$666,081 |
$17 |
Burglary |
$333,964 |
$8 |
Theft |
$746,238 |
$19 |
Arson |
$127,343 |
$3 |
Vandalism |
$521,962 |
$13 |
Animal Cruelty |
$13,226 |
$0 |
Drug Crimes |
$389,545 |
$10 |
Identity Theft |
$94,169 |
$2 |
Total Cost of Crime |
$9,098,483 |
$231 |
The Intangible Cost of Crime in South Lyon, 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 Lyon totals $25,385,542 ($644 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $34,484,025 ($874 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 Lyon 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 south 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, of which South Lyon has 3, have the same problem. Of South Lyon’s 39,434 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 South Lyon residents in a standard year.
Violent Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Assault |
1.308 |
Robbery |
0.1703 |
Rape |
0.9612 |
Murder |
0.0283 |
Total Violent Crime |
2.467 (B) |
Property Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Theft |
3.654 |
Vehicle Theft |
1.091 |
Burglary |
0.9337 |
Arson |
0.1337 |
Total Property Crime |
5.812 (A) |
Other Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Kidnapping |
0.0506 |
Drug Crimes |
1.335 |
Vandalism |
1.853 |
Identity Theft |
0.3085 |
Animal Cruelty |
0.0453 |
Total "Other" Rate |
3.593 (A) |
Individual South Lyon Crime Maps & Stats
Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities
Compared to surrounding cities, the rate of crime in South Lyon is lower. The table below shows Crime Grades for cities close to South Lyon.
Nearby City | Overall Crime Grade | Violent Crime Grade | Property Crime Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
A | A- | A- | |
A | B- | A | |
A- | B | A- | |
A | B | A | |
B | C+ | B- | |
A | B+ | A- | |
A- | B | B+ | |
A | B | A- | |
B | B | B- | |
B- | B- | C |
Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations
South Lyon 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 | B | B | |
D | D+ | D+ | |
B | B- | B- | |
C | C | C | |
C- | D+ | D+ | |
B- | A | A | |
B- | C+ | C+ | |
C+ | C+ | C+ | |
B+ | A- | A- | |
B+ | C- | C- |
Considering only the crime rate, South Lyon 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 Lyon, MI average SchoolGrade of B+, with 51% actual proficiency versus 54% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See South Lyon schools on SchoolGrade
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