Zip 49931 (Houghton, MI) Crime

Houghton, MI, located in 49931 zip code, has a higher rate of both violent and property crime than the national average. According to data collected from the area, violent crime is 30 compared to 22.7 nationwide. Similarly, property crime is 37.8 while the US average stands at 35.4. This indicates that Houghton experiences more criminal activity than other parts of the country and could be a cause for concern among local residents.

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

Houghton (zip 49931) violent crime is 30.0. (The US average is 22.7)

Houghton (zip 49931) property crime is 37.8. (The US average is 35.4)

NOTE: The city of Houghton, Michigan does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Houghton, Michigan. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Houghton, Michigan. Click 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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Year	Violent	Murder	Rape	Robbery	Assault	Property	Burglary	Larceny	Auto
2001	0	0	0	0	0	1050.1	14.2	993.3	42.6
2002	14.1	0	0	0	14.1	1340.1	70.5	1227.3	42.3
2003	28.5	0	0	0	28.5	1067.5	99.6	939.4	28.5
2004	69.9	0	0	14	55.9	1034	41.9	950.1	41.9
2005	71.3	0	14.3	14.3	42.8	1582.1	256.6	1282.8	42.8
2006	85	0	28.3	14.2	42.5	1841.9	184.2	1615.2	42.5
2007	228	0	28.5	0	199.5	1681.6	71.3	1581.9	28.5
2008	173.7	0	14.5	0	159.2	1910.3	144.7	1722.1	43.4
2009	175.1	0	29.2	0	145.9	1780.5	58.4	1649.2	73
2012	64.8	0	13	0	51.8	1931.1	116.6	1814.4	0
2013	103.9	13	90.9	0	0	1441.7	64.9	1376.8	0
2014	65.5	0	26.2	0	39.3	1257.9	39.3	1205.5	13.1
2015	25	12.5	0	12.5	0	1315	50.1	1264.9	0
2016	62.3	0	62.3	0	0	1334.2	24.9	1296.8	12.5
2017	12.5	0	0	0	12.5	2067	49.8	1967.4	49.8
2018	88.5	0	37.9	0	50.5	1465.8	37.9	1415.2	12.6
2019	37.4	0	24.9	0	12.5	1407.4	12.5	1345.1	49.8

Crime in Nearby Cities

City	Violent per 100k	Property per 100k	Pop.	Miles	Data Year
Houghton, MI	37.4	1,407.4	8,020	1	2019
Hancock, MI	110.3	683.9	4,576	2	2019
Lake Linden, MI	0.0	311.9	1,001	9	2019
Laurium, MI	0.0	1,098.3	2,150	10	2019
Calumet, MI	0.0	434.2	702	10	2019
Baraga, MI	80.5	1,368.8	1,242	24	2007

Crime in Similar Size Cities

City	Violent per 100k	Property per 100k	Pop.	Miles	Data Year
Houghton, MI	37.4	1,407.4	8,020	1	2019
Hancock, MI	110.3	683.9	4,576	2	2019
Lake Linden, MI	0.0	311.9	1,001	9	2019
Laurium, MI	0.0	1,098.3	2,150	10	2019
Calumet, MI	0.0	434.2	702	10	2019
Baraga, MI	80.5	1,368.8	1,242	24	2007

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harriet · Houghton, MI

houghton is great

Over 16 years ago

beautiful lake, dark winter, great snow, beautiful sky, easy living, kind people, alternative culture mixed with engineering and midwest great north woods More

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