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

B+

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$760,918

Cost of Crime™ for Wolverine, MI

In 2025, crime will cost $695 per household.

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

The B+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is lower than that of the average US city. Wolverine ranks in the 75th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 75% of cities but less safe than 25%. This analysis applies only to Wolverine's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Wolverine is 16.60 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Wolverine Residents generally consider the southeast part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Wolverine varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 39 in the west neighborhoods to 1 in 123 in the southeast.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the west parts of Wolverine, MI see the most incidents - about 13 per year. In contrast, the south part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Wolverine, MI

The total projected cost of crime in Wolverine for 2025 is $760,918. This translates to approximately $287 per resident and $695 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.9% of the median household income in Wolverine. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 57.1%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 29.2%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 13.7%

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

Wolverine, MI:	$287
Highland Park, MI:	$1848
Hudsonville, MI:	$149
Michigan:	$487
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Wolverine is $287 per year, which is $178 less than the national average and $200 less than Michigan's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Wolverine:

In Highland Park, MI, crime costs $1,848 per person, which is $1,562 more than in Wolverine.
In Hudsonville, MI, crime costs $149 per person, which is $138 less than in Wolverine

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Wolverine	Cost per Wolverine Resident
Murder	$187,863	$71
Rape/Sexual Assault	$175,020	$66
Robbery	$34,176	$13
Assault	$95,879	$36
Kidnapping	$14,434	$5
Vehicle Theft	$14,399	$5
Burglary	$62,605	$24
Theft	$91,488	$34
Arson	$7,653	$3
Vandalism	$35,597	$13
Animal Cruelty	$2,089	$1
Drug Crimes	$33,915	$13
Identity Theft	$5,798	$2
Total Cost of Crime	$760,918	$287

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Wolverine, 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 Wolverine totals $2,127,480 ($801 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $2,888,398 ($1,088 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 Wolverine 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 central 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 Wolverine has 2, have the same problem. Of Wolverine’s 2,655 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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Wolverine 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 Wolverine residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.257
Robbery	0.4092
Rape	1.087
Murder	0.0377
Total Violent Crime	2.792 (C+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	6.654
Vehicle Theft	0.3502
Burglary	2.600
Arson	0.1194
Total Property Crime	9.723 (B)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0897
Drug Crimes	1.727
Vandalism	1.877
Identity Theft	0.2821
Animal Cruelty	0.1064
Total "Other" Rate	4.082 (A-)

Individual Wolverine Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Vanderbilt, MI	B+	C-	B
Afton, MI	B	C+	B
Indian River, MI	C+	C+	B-
Epsilon, MI	A+	B	A
Burt Lake, MI	A	B	A
Wildwood, MI	A	B+	A
Boyne Falls, MI	B	C	B-
Alanson, MI	A-	B	A-
Tower, MI	C-	D-	C
Topinabee, MI	B+	C-	A

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Wolverine 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
Bartonville, TX	D+	C-	C-
Woolwich, ME	A	A+	A+
Voluntown, CT	B	A-	A-
Utley, TX	B+	B-	B-
Stapleton, AL	B+	B+	B+
Shohola, PA	A+	A-	A-
Ronceverte, WV	C+	B-	B-
Riddle, OR	B-	B-	B-
Rayland, OH	C+	C+	C+
Herington, KS	D-	D	D

Considering only the crime rate, Wolverine 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 Wolverine, MI average SchoolGrade of F, with 15% actual proficiency versus 22% projected; overall, schools underperform expectations. See Wolverine schools on SchoolGrade

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