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

A+

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	A-
Property Crime Grade	A+
Other Crime Grade	A

Which crimes are included?

$64,752

Cost of Crime™ for Watervale, MI

In 2025, crime will cost $523 per household.

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

The A+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is much lower than that of the average US city. Watervale ranks in the 96th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 96% of cities but less safe than 4%. This analysis applies only to Watervale's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Watervale is 9.854 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Watervale Residents generally consider the northeast part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Watervale varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 94 in the south neighborhoods to 1 in 103 in the northeast.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the central parts of Watervale, MI see the most incidents - about 1 per year. In contrast, the southwest part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Watervale, MI

The total projected cost of crime in Watervale for 2025 is $64,752. This translates to approximately $231 per resident and $523 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.5% of the median household income in Watervale. 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): 31.3%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 14.7%

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

Watervale, MI:	$231
Highland Park, MI:	$1848
Hudsonville, MI:	$149
Michigan:	$487
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Watervale is $231 per year, which is $233 less than the national average and $255 less than Michigan's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Watervale:

In Highland Park, MI, crime costs $1,848 per person, which is $1,617 more than in Watervale.
In Hudsonville, MI, crime costs $149 per person, which is $82 less than in Watervale

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Watervale	Cost per Watervale Resident
Murder	$21,914	$78
Rape/Sexual Assault	$17,854	$64
Robbery	$3,041	$11
Assault	$3,645	$13
Kidnapping	$1,351	$5
Vehicle Theft	$1,458	$5
Burglary	$5,621	$20
Theft	$3,539	$13
Arson	$559	$2
Vandalism	$2,693	$10
Animal Cruelty	$154	$1
Drug Crimes	$1,915	$7
Identity Theft	$1,007	$4
Total Cost of Crime	$64,752	$231

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Watervale, 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 Watervale totals $233,341 ($833 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $298,092 ($1,065 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 Watervale 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 Watervale’s 280 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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Watervale 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 Watervale residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	0.4533
Robbery	0.3453
Rape	1.052
Murder	0.0416
Total Violent Crime	1.892 (A-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	2.440
Vehicle Theft	0.3363
Burglary	2.213
Arson	0.0827
Total Property Crime	5.073 (A+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0796
Drug Crimes	0.9244
Vandalism	1.347
Identity Theft	0.4648
Animal Cruelty	0.0742
Total "Other" Rate	2.890 (A)

Individual Watervale Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Arcadia, MI	B	C+	C+
Elberta, MI	B-	D+	B
Benzonia, MI	B-	C-	B
Frankfort, MI	B-	C	B-
Pierport, MI	B-	B	C+
Bear Lake, MI	B	C+	B+
Beulah, MI	B	C	B
Honor, MI	B	C	B+
Onekama, MI	C+	A-	C
Thompsonville, MI	B	C+	B

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Watervale 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
Sherman, WV	B+	A+	A+
Leflore, MS	C+	A+	A+
Lenox, TN	D+	D+	D+
Lonepine, MT	C	D	D
Louisburg, WI	B+	A-	A-
Louvale, GA	D-	F	F
Shaw Island, WA	C-	C-	C-
Shaw, KS	B	A-	A-
Shawvers Crossing, WV	B+	B-	B-
Sheep Ranch, CA	F	F	F

Considering only the crime rate, Watervale 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 Watervale, MI average SchoolGrade of D+, with 31% actual proficiency versus 33% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See Watervale schools on SchoolGrade

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