Crime & Safety Report for 4690 Birchcrest Dr, Houghton Lake, MI 48629

Review crime and safety information near 4690 Birchcrest Dr, Houghton Lake, MI 48629. HoodScore summarizes nearby reported incidents, registered sex offenders, and neighborhood safety indicators to help buyers and renters perform better location due diligence.

Generated At — 2026-07-26

$998,000 | 6 bd | 5 ba | 3,772 sqft

Distance rings: 1 mi and 2 mi from the property.

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Full report contains 23 offenders within 5 miles and 28 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

23 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 4690 Birchcrest Dr, Houghton Lake, MI 48629

23 Registered Offenders Nearby
0 Rape
2 Child Involved
2 Assault
19 Other
Photo Name / Age / Tags Arrest / Conviction Address Distance Risk
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BOWER, MICHAEL DAVID

57 years old

163.427 - SEXUAL ABUSE FIRST DEGREE

2024-10-06T07:43:22

163.415 - SEXUAL ABUSE THIRD DEGREE

2024-10-06T07:43:22

163.427 - SEXUAL ABUSE FIRST DEGREE

2024-10-06T07:43:22

8939 W HOUGHTON LAKE DR 8 HOUGHTON LAKE, MI, 48629
4.7 Medium
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COCHRAN, BELINDA LOUISE

42 years old

750.520B1A - CRIMINAL SEXUAL CONDUCT 1ST DEGREE (PERSON UNDER 13)

2024-10-06T07:43:22

750.520B1A - CRIMINAL SEXUAL CONDUCT 1ST DEGREE (PERSON UNDER 13)

2024-10-06T07:43:22

8939 W HOUGHTON LAKE DR 8 HOUGHTON LAKE, MI, 48629
4.7 Medium
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DUVAL, MARK ANTHONY

61 years old

750.520C1A - CRIMINAL SEXUAL CONDUCT 2ND DEGREE (PERSON UNDER 13)

2024-10-06T07:43:22

750.520B1A - CRIMINAL SEXUAL CONDUCT 1ST DEGREE (PERSON UNDER 13)

2024-10-06T07:43:22

9052 OLD US HIGHWAY 27 RM 5 HOUGHTON LAKE, MI, 48629
4.1 Medium
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FREDERICK, JAMES EDWARD

38 years old

750.520E1A-A - CRIMINAL SEXUAL CONDUCT 4TH DEGREE (VICTIM BETWEEN 13-15)

2024-10-06T07:43:22

306 HOWE AVE HOUGHTON LAKE, MI, 48629
4.5 Medium
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KRAUSER, CHARLES FREDRICK

58 years old

Violent

18.2-67.3 - AGGRAVATED SEXUAL BATTERY

2024-10-06T07:43:22

8939 WEST HOUGHTON LAKE DRIVE #4 HOUGHTON LAKE, MI, 48629
4.7 Medium

28 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

28 Crime & Incidents by Severity
2 Severe
3 Medium
4 Low
19 Other
Crime Location (Approx.) Severity Description

Suspicious Person

07/14/2026 07:54 PM

Autumn Ln, Roscommon, MI 48653

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a welfare complaint about a possible suspicious person near Autumn Lane in Markey Township after a caller reported hearing someone yelling for help from down the road for several minutes. The exact location of the person was unknown.

Medical Emergency

07/08/2026 04:51 PM

Country Village Ln #108a, Roscommon, MI 48653

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, an emergency medical call was reported near Country Village Lane for a 73-year-old man who fell in his living room and has a cut on his arm.

Disturbance

07/04/2026 09:52 PM

Graham Dr, Houghton Lake, MI 48629

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a noise complaint for loud music at a residence on Graham Drive in Lake Township. The caller did not request contact with officers.

Disturbance

07/04/2026 09:25 PM

Golfview Dr, Roscommon, MI 48653

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a noise complaint in Lyon Township near Golf View Drive reporting people in the street, vehicles parked the wrong direction, loud music, and possible underage drinking.

Medical Emergency

07/04/2026 07:37 PM

Junebug Ln, Houghton Lake, MI 48629

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, a 62-year-old man was reportedly struck in the face by a firework near Junebug Lane in Lake Township. He was conscious and breathing with some bleeding that was not uncontrollable.

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