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

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$161,394

Cost of Crime™ for Witch Lake, MI

In 2025, crime will cost $1,026 per household.

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

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

The crime rate in Witch Lake is 26.20 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Witch Lake Residents generally consider the north part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Witch Lake varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 31 in the west neighborhoods to 1 in 41 in the north.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northeast parts of Witch Lake, MI see the most incidents - about 3 per year. In contrast, the southeast part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Witch Lake, MI

The total projected cost of crime in Witch Lake for 2025 is $161,394. This translates to approximately $506 per resident and $1,026 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.4% of the median household income in Witch Lake. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 51.9%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 35.5%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.5%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Witch Lake Compared to Other Cities?

Witch Lake, MI:	$506
Highland Park, MI:	$1848
Hudsonville, MI:	$149
Michigan:	$487
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Witch Lake is $506 per year, which is $42 more than the national average and $19 more than Michigan's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Witch Lake:

In Highland Park, MI, crime costs $1,848 per person, which is $1,342 more than in Witch Lake.
In Hudsonville, MI, crime costs $149 per person, which is $357 less than in Witch Lake

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Witch Lake	Cost per Witch Lake Resident
Murder	$58,402	$183
Rape/Sexual Assault	$22,539	$71
Robbery	$5,107	$16
Assault	$25,662	$80
Kidnapping	$1,390	$4
Vehicle Theft	$4,530	$14
Burglary	$10,363	$32
Theft	$17,498	$55
Arson	$1,215	$4
Vandalism	$8,150	$26
Animal Cruelty	$279	$1
Drug Crimes	$4,392	$14
Identity Theft	$1,869	$6
Total Cost of Crime	$161,394	$506

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Witch Lake, 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 Witch Lake totals $503,704 ($1,579 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $665,099 ($2,085 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 Witch Lake 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 Witch Lake’s 319 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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Witch Lake 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 Witch Lake residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	2.801
Robbery	0.5090
Rape	1.165
Murder	0.0974
Total Violent Crime	4.573 (D+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	10.59
Vehicle Theft	0.9170
Burglary	3.582
Arson	0.1577
Total Property Crime	15.25 (C-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0719
Drug Crimes	1.861
Vandalism	3.576
Identity Theft	0.7570
Animal Cruelty	0.1181
Total "Other" Rate	6.384 (B)

Individual Witch Lake Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Republic, MI	C+	D	C
Channing, MI	C	D	C+
Sagola, MI	C	D	C
Champion, MI	C+	C-	C
Diorite, MI	B-	C+	C
Michigamme, MI	B	C+	C+
Tobin Location, MI	C-	D	D+
North Lake, MI	C+	C+	C
Ralph, MI	B-	D+	B-
Three Lakes, MI	C+	C-	B-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Witch Lake is higher 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
Brucetown, VA	A-	A-	A-
West Lowville, NY	A-	C	C
West Bangor, NY	B+	F	F
Wautubbee, MS	A-	A+	A+
Waukon, WA	D	C-	C-
Burch, NC	C-	D	D
Buffalo Springs, VA	C+	B-	B-
Buffalo, IN	B+	B	B
Buckland, VA	A-	A+	A+
Buckeye, TX	D-	D-	D-

Considering only the crime rate, Witch Lake is as safe as 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 Witch Lake, MI average SchoolGrade of C-, with 33% actual proficiency versus 33% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Witch Lake schools on SchoolGrade

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