Grand Rapids, MI Violent Crime Rates and Maps

Crime Grade's violent crime map highlights the safest areas in the Grand Rapids area 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.

The C- grade indicates that the rate of violent crime is slightly higher than that of the average US city. Grand Rapids ranks in the 35th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 35% of cities but less safe than 65%. This analysis applies only to the Grand Rapids area's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The violent crime rate in the Grand Rapids area is 3.654 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. the Grand Rapids area residents generally consider the north part of the city to be the safest.Your chance of being a victim of violent crime in the Grand Rapids area varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 170 in the central neighborhoods to 1 in 394 in the north.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the central parts of Grand Rapids, MI see the most incidents - about 1,370 per year. In contrast, the southeast part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 168 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Grand Rapids, MI

The total projected cost of crime in Grand Rapids for 2025 is $240,589,964. This translates to approximately $202 per resident and $538 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.5% of the median household income in Grand Rapids. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 46.5%
2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 38.5%
3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 14.9%

The Cost of Crime per resident in Grand Rapids is $202 per year, which is $56 less than the national average and $110 less than Michigan's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Grand Rapids:

• In Highland Park, MI, crime costs $1,391 per person, which is $1,189 more than in Grand Rapids.
• In Pearline, MI, crime costs $93 per person, which is $110 less than in Grand Rapids

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Grand Rapids	Cost per Grand Rapids Resident
Murder	$78.8 million	$66
Rape/Sexual Assault	$71.3 million	$60
Robbery	$9.11 million	$8
Assault	$81.4 million	$69
Total Cost of Violent Crime	$240,589,964	$202

The Intangible Cost of Violent Crime in Grand Rapids, 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 Grand Rapids totals $889,313,923 ($749 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $1,129,903,887 ($951 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 Violent Crime Maps

When interpreting the the Grand Rapids area violent crime map, keep in mind that violent 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 violent 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 the Grand Rapids area has 44, have the same problem. Of the Grand Rapids area’s 1,188,121 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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Grand Rapids Crime Breakdown

The tables below show which crimes are used to calculate the Crime Grades above. All violent crime rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 Grand Rapids residents in a standard year.

Grand Rapids Violent Crime Breakdown

The table below shows which violent crimes are used to calculate the Violent Crime Grade above. All violent crime rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 Grand Rapids residents in a standard year.

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	2.386
Robbery	0.2439
Rape	0.9896
Murder	0.0353
Total Violent Crime	3.654 (C-)

Individual Grand Rapids Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
East Grand Rapids, MI	B	B-	B+
Wyoming, MI	C-	D-	C-
Walker, MI	B	C	C+
Kentwood, MI	C-	D	D+
Northview, MI	B	B-	C+
Comstock Park, MI	C+	C	C-
Grandville, MI	B	C+	B-
Forest Hills, MI	A	A-	A-
Cutlerville, MI	B-	D+	C+
Alpine, MI	D+	C-	D-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Grand Rapids is similar versus other cities of the same size for violent 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
Rochester, NY	C+	D+	D+
Tucson, AZ	D+	D	D
Honolulu, HI	B-	B+	B+
Tulsa, OK	D	D+	D+
Fresno, CA	D+	D	D
Buffalo, NY	C+	D	D
Birmingham, AL	D+	C-	C-
Worcester, MA	B+	C+	C+
Omaha, NE	C	B-	B-
Bridgeport, CT	C	A	A

Considering only the violent crime rate, the Grand Rapids area is safer than the Michigan state average and as safe as the national average.

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