Hancock, MI Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Hancock Police Department serves the city of Hancock, MI in Houghton County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 200 violent crimes and 0 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 88.6 per 100k residents, which is 16.6% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Violent Crime had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 5 hate crime incidents, with motivations including race, religion, and sexual orientation. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate88.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents200 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade FAnnual Rate88.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents17 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 88.6 | B | 200 | 106.2 | -16.6% |
| Aggravated Assault | 88.6 | F | 17 | 22.3 | +298.1% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 5 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Jewish | 1 |
| Anti-Other Christian | 1 |
| Anti-Multiple Races, Group | 2 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Linden | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Laurium | 0 miles | A 53.2 | A 53.2 | Violent: 40.0% lower Property: N/A |
| Houghton | 9 miles | A 38.5 | A 89.7 | Violent: 56.6% lower Property: N/A |
| Negaunee | 56 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Forsyth Township | 56 miles | B 95.4 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 7.6% higher Property: N/A |