Houghton, NY has a significantly lower rate of violent crime compared to the rest of the United States, with a rate of only 5.9 per 1,000 residents. This is well below the national average of 22.7 per 1,000 residents. However, property crime in Houghton is slightly higher than the national average, with a rate of 15.1 per 1,000 residents compared to the US average of 35.4 per 1,000 residents. Despite these relatively low numbers, crime is still a concern in Houghton, NY. The community must work together to address any incidents and continue to strive for safety and security for all residents.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Houghton violent crime is 5.9. (The US average is 22.7)
Houghton property crime is 15.1. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Houghton, New York does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Rushford, New York. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Rushford, New York. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.