Located on the southern shore of Lake Superior, Ontonagon, MI may seem like a peaceful town with its picturesque views and small population. However,
, it has seen an increase in both violent and property crimes. According to the latest statistics, the violent crime rate in Ontonagon is 13.6, which is significantly lower than the national average of 22.7. However, the property crime rate is 29.4, slightly higher than the US average of 35.4. These numbers may seem relatively low, but for a small community like Ontonagon, they are a cause for concern. Residents and local authorities are working together to address and prevent further crimes in the area, but the town's peaceful reputation has certainly been affected by this recent trend.Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Ontonagon violent crime is 13.6. (The US average is 22.7)
Ontonagon property crime is 29.4. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Ontonagon, Michigan does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Marenisco township, Michigan. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Marenisco township, Michigan. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.