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

Crime per Capita in Watrousville

The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in Watrousville.

 

Watrousville, MI Map of Crime Rates
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Overall Crime Grade™

A
A+
Other Crime Grade
A

$129,605

Cost of Crime™ for Watrousville, MI

In 2025, crime will cost $607 per household.

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

The A+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is much lower than that of the average US city. Watrousville ranks in the 99th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 99% of cities but less safe than 1%. This analysis applies only to Watrousville's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Watrousville is 7.530 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Watrousville Residents generally consider the central part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Watrousville varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 112 in the north neighborhoods to 1 in 140 in the central.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the southeast parts of Watrousville, 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 Watrousville, MI

The total projected cost of crime in Watrousville for 2025 is $129,605. This translates to approximately $238 per resident and $607 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.7% of the median household income in Watrousville. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 49.7%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 35.8%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 14.5%

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

Watrousville, MI: $238
Highland Park, MI: $1848
Hudsonville, MI: $149
Michigan: $487
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Watrousville is $238 per year, which is $226 less than the national average and $248 less than Michigan's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Watrousville:
  • In Highland Park, MI, crime costs $1,848 per person, which is $1,610 more than in Watrousville.
  • In Hudsonville, MI, crime costs $149 per person, which is $89 less than in Watrousville

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Watrousville for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Watrousville
Cost per Watrousville Resident
Murder
$59,099
$109
Rape/Sexual Assault
$33,527
$62
Robbery
$3,780
$7
Assault
$5,060
$9
Kidnapping
$2,772
$5
Vehicle Theft
$3,936
$7
Burglary
$3,722
$7
Theft
$4,061
$7
Arson
$1,380
$3
Vandalism
$4,444
$8
Animal Cruelty
$203
$0
Drug Crimes
$5,001
$9
Identity Theft
$2,621
$5
Total Cost of Crime
$129,605
$238

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Watrousville, 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 Watrousville totals $555,035 ($1,020 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $684,640 ($1,259 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 Watrousville 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, of which Watrousville has 1, have the same problem. Of Watrousville’s 544 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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Watrousville 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 Watrousville residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
0.3239
Robbery
0.2209
Rape
1.016
Murder
0.0578
Total Violent Crime
1.619 (A)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
1.442
Vehicle Theft
0.4672
Burglary
0.7543
Arson
0.1050
Total Property Crime
2.768 (A+)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.0840
Drug Crimes
1.243
Vandalism
1.144
Identity Theft
0.6224
Animal Cruelty
0.0504
Total "Other" Rate
3.143 (A)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

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

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Watrousville 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+
A-
C+
C+
F
F
F
C-
B-
B-
A-
A-
A-
C+
C-
C-
A-
A-
A-
C
B+
B+
C
C-
C-
A-
C
C

Considering only the crime rate, Watrousville 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 Watrousville, MI average SchoolGrade of D, with 25% actual proficiency versus 28% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See Watrousville schools on SchoolGrade

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