Houghton Lake, MI is a relatively safe town in terms of crime rates. According to the background information provided, the violent crime rate in Houghton Lake is 16.5, which is significantly lower than the US average of 22.7. This means that residents of Houghton Lake can feel relatively secure in their homes and on the streets. However, the property crime rate in Houghton Lake is slightly higher than the national average, at 31.3 compared to 35.4. This may suggest that while violent crimes may be less prevalent in Houghton Lake, residents should still take precautions to protect their belongings from potential theft or vandalism. Overall, Houghton Lake can be considered a relatively safe community with a lower-than-average crime rate.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Houghton Lake violent crime is 16.5. (The US average is 22.7)
Houghton Lake property crime is 31.3. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Houghton Lake, Michigan does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Denton, Michigan. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Denton, Michigan. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.