Houghton, MI Crime


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The city of Houghton, MI has a relatively low rate of violent crime compared to the rest of the United States, with a rate of 7.4 compared to the national average of 22.7. However, property crime is slightly higher in Houghton, with a rate of 24.1 compared to the national average of 35.4. This means that while residents of Houghton may feel safer from violent crime, they still face a higher risk of property crime. This could be due to the high number of college students in the area, as college towns often experience higher rates of property crime. Despite this, Houghton remains a relatively safe community overall.

Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)

Houghton violent crime is 7.4. (The US average is 22.7)
Houghton property crime is 24.1. (The US average is 35.4)

NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.
 Violent Crimes  - Murder  Rape  Robbery  Assault
 Property Crimes  - Burglary  Larceny  Auto Theft
Houghton, MI Crime History
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   Crime in Nearby Cities
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Pop. Miles Data
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Hancock, MI  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock22019
Lake Linden, MI  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock92019
Laurium, MI  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock102019
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Baraga, MI  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock242007
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Hancock, MI  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock22019
Lake Linden, MI  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock92019
Laurium, MI  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock102019
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Baraga, MI  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock242007

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Over 10 years ago

Houghton,MI is located in the middle of Lake Superior on the Keweenaw Peninsula. It was a boom town with the copper barons in the late 1800's and today it struggles to  More

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Over 12 years ago

For those who are interested in a laid-back community with low cost of living, rich human history, surrounded by impressive natural beauty, Houghton is the place. The  More

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Over 16 years ago

The 49931 zip code map to display Houghton is misleading. It implies that Isle Royale, isolated in the northern reaches of Lake Superior, is the area covered by this  More

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