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

B-

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$15.2 million

Cost of Crime™ for Trenton, MI

In 2025, crime will cost $881 per household.

More cost data

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

The B- grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly lower than that of the average US city. Trenton ranks in the 57th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 57% of cities but less safe than 43%. This analysis applies only to Trenton's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Trenton is 21.82 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Trenton Residents generally consider the southwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Trenton varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 33 in the east neighborhoods to 1 in 63 in the southwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the south parts of Trenton, MI see the most incidents - about 166 per year. In contrast, the southeast part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 10 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Trenton, MI

The total projected cost of crime in Trenton for 2025 is $15,234,053. This translates to approximately $359 per resident and $881 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.9% of the median household income in Trenton. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 54.0%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 33.9%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.0%

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

Trenton, MI:	$359
Highland Park, MI:	$1848
Hudsonville, MI:	$149
Michigan:	$487
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Trenton is $359 per year, which is $105 less than the national average and $128 less than Michigan's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Trenton:

In Highland Park, MI, crime costs $1,848 per person, which is $1,490 more than in Trenton.
In Hudsonville, MI, crime costs $149 per person, which is $210 less than in Trenton

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Trenton	Cost per Trenton Resident
Murder	$2.27 million	$53
Rape/Sexual Assault	$2.74 million	$65
Robbery	$309,593	$7
Assault	$2.48 million	$59
Kidnapping	$432,564	$10
Vehicle Theft	$3.21 million	$76
Burglary	$426,994	$10
Theft	$1.42 million	$33
Arson	$182,676	$4
Vandalism	$820,012	$19
Animal Cruelty	$32,072	$1
Drug Crimes	$773,913	$18
Identity Theft	$130,299	$3
Total Cost of Crime	$15,234,053	$359

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Trenton, 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 Trenton totals $28,974,720 ($682 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $44,208,774 ($1,041 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 Trenton 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 east 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 Trenton has 4, have the same problem. Of Trenton’s 42,463 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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Trenton 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 Trenton residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	2.037
Robbery	0.2318
Rape	1.065
Murder	0.0284
Total Violent Crime	3.363 (C)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	6.445
Vehicle Theft	4.889
Burglary	1.109
Arson	0.1781
Total Property Crime	12.62 (C+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1680
Drug Crimes	2.464
Vandalism	2.703
Identity Theft	0.3964
Animal Cruelty	0.1021
Total "Other" Rate	5.834 (B)

Individual Trenton Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Woodhaven, MI	B+	B-	B
Riverview, MI	C	C	C-
Gibraltar, MI	B+	C-	B+
Grosse Ile, MI	A-	B	B+
Flat Rock, MI	A-	B	B+
Rockwood, MI	A-	B-	B+
Southgate, MI	C-	D+	D+
South Rockwood, MI	A-	C+	B+
Wyandotte, MI	D+	D+	D
Taylor, MI	D	D-	D

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Trenton is similar 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
Beverly, MA	B	B-	B-
Bloomfield, NJ	B-	B-	B-
Los Lunas, NM	C-	D+	D+
New Berlin, WI	B+	A	A
Monroe, GA	B-	C	C
Milton, GA	B-	B	B
Midlothian, TX	B+	B	B
Menlo Park, CA	C-	D+	D+
McLean, VA	B-	A+	A+
Marlborough, MA	B	D+	D+

Considering only the crime rate, Trenton 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 Trenton, MI average SchoolGrade of C-, with 33% actual proficiency versus 35% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Trenton schools on SchoolGrade

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