Houghton County, MI Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Houghton County in MI is served by 7 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 1,533 violent crimes and 1,320 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 39.7 per 100k residents, which is 62.6% below the national average. Property crime averages 29.5 per 100k, 82.0% 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 AHomicide
Grade FNot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Robbery
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade BProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade ABurglary
Grade ALarceny
Grade AMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 39.7 | A | 1533 | 106.2 | -62.6% |
| Property Crime | 29.5 | A | 1320 | 163.6 | -82.0% |
| Homicide | 0.9 | F | 5 | 0.5 | +72.3% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 83 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 1 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 18.6 | B | 133 | 22.3 | -16.3% |
| Burglary | 10.6 | A | 161 | 24.0 | -55.8% |
| Larceny | 18.9 | A | 1078 | 116.4 | -83.8% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 0.0 | A | 72 | 22.2 | -100.0% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
State Police: Houghton County
Houghton County Sheriff's Office
Hancock Police Department
Hancock, MI
Houghton Police Department
Houghton, MI
Lake Linden Police Department
Lake Linden, MI
Laurium Police Department
Laurium, MI