Houghton, MI Crime Statistics

The Houghton Police Department serves the city of Houghton, MI in Houghton County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 277 violent crimes and 402 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 38.5 per 100k residents, which is 63.8% below the national average. Property crime averages 89.7 per 100k, 45.2% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Violent Crime had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 1 hate crime incidents, with motivations including race, religion, and sexual orientation. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.