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Is Port Huron, Michigan Safe?

Population 28,273 · Safer than 20% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Port Huron has a crime problem that shows up in the data. The D safety grade reflects a violent crime rate close to the national average and an overall rate of 256.9 per 1,000 residents. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,861 per 100K.

Port Huron Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricPort HuronMichigan AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate413.4330.0363.8
Property Crime Rate2155.42014.41,832.3
Murder Rate7.0--5.7
Assault Rate310.0--268.2
Theft Rate1861.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate204.0--318.3

All rates per 100,000 residents. 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report + Census Bureau population estimates.

Overall SafetyD

256.9 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

413/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2155/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Port Huron

Violent crime in Port Huron is close to the national average. The rate of 413.4 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2155.4 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,861 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Assault is notable at 310 per 100K, above the national 268.2.

Port Huron Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder7
01.2x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault310
01.2x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery50
079% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary370
01.4x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,861
01.3x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft204
064% of avgAvg: 318.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. Vertical marker = national average.

How Port Huron Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Port Huron
413.4
State
330.0
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Port Huron
2155.4
State
2014.4
National
1832.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. National averages from 2023 FBI UCR data.

Frequently Asked Questions About Port Huron Safety

Is Port Huron safe?
Not especially. Port Huron earns a D with a crime rate of 256.9 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs close to the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Port Huron?
256.9 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 413.4 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2155.4 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Port Huron safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Port Huron's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,861 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Port Huron?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Port Huron generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Port Huron police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Port Huron?
No. Crime in Port Huron has been trending down, which is good news for the D-rated city.
How does Port Huron compare to other cities in Michigan?
Below average for the state. Port Huron ranks behind about 88% of Michigan cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Port Huron to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Port Huron?
Bad. A D grade and 256.9 per-thousand rate put Port Huron below 80% of US cities. Violent crime at 413 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Port Huron?
413.4 per 100,000, which is 14% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (310), robbery (50), and murder (7.0) per 100,000.

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2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report data and Census Bureau population estimates. Safety grades calculated using national and state-level crime rate distributions. Not a substitute for local law enforcement guidance.

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