Houghton County, MI Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

Houghton County in MI is served by 4 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 569 violent crimes and 617 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 45.1 per 100k residents, which is -57.6% below the national average. Property crime averages 35.7 per 100k, -78.2% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Burglary had the lowest rate. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.

Violent Crimes

Violent Crime

Grade A
Annual Rate45.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents569 (2019-2023)

Homicide

Grade N/A

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Rape

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Robbery

Grade N/A

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Aggravated Assault

Grade C
Annual Rate22.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents32 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade A
Annual Rate35.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents617 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade A
Annual Rate13.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents30 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade A
Annual Rate22.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents561 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Summary Table

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime45.1A569106.2-57.6%
Property Crime35.7A617163.6-78.2%
Homicide0.0A20.5-100.0%
Rape0.0A333.5-100.0%
Robbery0.0A05.8-100.0%
Aggravated Assault22.2C3222.3-0.5%
Burglary13.3A3024.0-44.7%
Larceny22.4A561116.4-80.7%
Motor Vehicle Theft0.0A2122.2-100.0%

Crime Trends

Agencies

Hancock Police Department

Hancock, MI

Houghton Police Department

Houghton, MI

Lake Linden Police Department

Lake Linden, MI

Laurium Police Department

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