The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Village of Clarkston, MI: Crime Maps and Statistics

Crime per Capita in Village of Clarkston

The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in Village of Clarkston.

 

Village of Clarkston, MI Map of Crime Rates
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B+

Overall Crime Grade™

B+
A-
Other Crime Grade
B-

$290,037

Cost of Crime™ for Village of Clarkston, MI

In 2025, crime will cost $630 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Village of Clarkston 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 Village of Clarkston, MI Safe?

The B+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is lower than that of the average US city. Village of Clarkston ranks in the 76th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 76% of cities but less safe than 24%. This analysis applies only to Village of Clarkston's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Village of Clarkston is 16.53 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Village of Clarkston Residents generally consider the west part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Village of Clarkston varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 55 in the northeast neighborhoods to 1 in 65 in the west.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northwest parts of Village of Clarkston, MI see the most incidents - about 6 per year. In contrast, the west part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Village of Clarkston, MI

The total projected cost of crime in Village of Clarkston for 2025 is $290,037. This translates to approximately $263 per resident and $630 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.4% of the median household income in Village of Clarkston. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 57.8%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 29.0%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 13.2%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Village of Clarkston Compared to Other Cities?

Village of Clarkston, MI: $263
Highland Park, MI: $1848
Hudsonville, MI: $149
Michigan: $487
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Village of Clarkston is $263 per year, which is $202 less than the national average and $224 less than Michigan's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Village of Clarkston:
  • In Highland Park, MI, crime costs $1,848 per person, which is $1,586 more than in Village of Clarkston.
  • In Hudsonville, MI, crime costs $149 per person, which is $114 less than in Village of Clarkston

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Village of Clarkston for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Village of Clarkston
Cost per Village of Clarkston Resident
Murder
$53,979
$49
Rape/Sexual Assault
$66,100
$60
Robbery
$6,905
$6
Assault
$28,920
$26
Kidnapping
$2,615
$2
Vehicle Theft
$35,453
$32
Burglary
$16,340
$15
Theft
$22,130
$20
Arson
$3,479
$3
Vandalism
$25,656
$23
Animal Cruelty
$779
$1
Drug Crimes
$13,724
$12
Identity Theft
$13,956
$13
Total Cost of Crime
$290,037
$263

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Village of Clarkston, 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 Village of Clarkston totals $685,793 ($621 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $975,831 ($884 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 Village of Clarkston 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 have the same problem. Of Village of Clarkston’s 1,104 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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Village of Clarkston 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 Village of Clarkston residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
0.9121
Robbery
0.1988
Rape
0.9875
Murder
0.0260
Total Violent Crime
2.124 (B+)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
3.870
Vehicle Theft
2.074
Burglary
1.632
Arson
0.1305
Total Property Crime
7.707 (A-)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.0391
Drug Crimes
1.681
Vandalism
3.253
Identity Theft
1.633
Animal Cruelty
0.0954
Total "Other" Rate
6.701 (B-)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

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

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Village of Clarkston 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
C+
C
C
C
A+
A+
B
C
C
B
C
C
A-
B+
B+
C-
D
D
A-
B-
B-
D+
C-
C-
B+
B
B
F
F
F

Considering only the crime rate, Village of Clarkston 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 Village of Clarkston, MI average SchoolGrade of B+, with 49% actual proficiency versus 52% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See Village of Clarkston schools on SchoolGrade

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