Potter Lake, WI Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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57%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

48%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

58%

Property crime NAT. AVG.

Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2023 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2024; this is the most current data available.

Potter Lake crime rates are not available from the FBI crime report. The FBI's uniform crime reporting program (UCR), gathers data from more than 18,000 law enforcement agencies. The agencies include city, university, college, county, state, tribal and federal law enforcement agencies. When combined, they represent approximately 309 million American residents, or a 98% coverage rate of large metropolitan areas. This does result in approximately 20 million people who live in areas where the FBI does not provide crime reports. These areas tend to be smaller towns, villages or suburbs. Given that Potter Lake crime stats are not covered by the FBI crime reports, either data from local enforcement agencies is applied or estimates are calculated based on demographic data including, but not limited to: home prices, income per capita, poverty rates, unemployment rates, educational achievement and population density. The Potter Lake crime estimates should be used at your own risk. Please be aware that the data displayed above is estimated and not officially reported by any agency. The Potter Lake crime map can also be used to view a visual display of crimes committed on a block group level.
Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Potter Lake_{/100k people}	Wisconsin_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	0	n/a (estimate)	984 (estimate)	1,506	2,281
Murder	n/a	n/a	n/a	4.8	5.7
Rape	n/a	n/a	n/a	36.5	38.0
Robbery	n/a	n/a	n/a	38.7	66.5
Assault	n/a	n/a	n/a	208.6	264.1
Violent crime	n/a	n/a (estimate)	189 (estimate)	289	364
Burglary	n/a	n/a	n/a	128.9	250.7
Theft	n/a	n/a	n/a	919.9	1,347.2
Vehicle theft	n/a	n/a	n/a	168.1	318.7
Property crime	n/a	n/a (estimate)	796 (estimate)	1,217	1,917

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Potter Lake crime map

The Potter Lake crime map by CrimeoMeter provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Potter Lake as reported by the local law enforcement agencies. Based on the color coded legend above, the crime map outlines the areas with lower crime compared to the areas with higher crime. The Potter Lake crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Potter Lake crime map does not always indicate that it is a dangerous area for its residents. Areas on the heat map could be inflated if they are located in high traffic areas like airports, sports centers or large parks. Other areas on the heat map could see increased crime rates if they are located in major tourist areas like the downtown core.

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Crime Quick Facts

Potter Lake crime rates are 57% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in Potter Lake are 48% lower than the national average
In Potter Lake you have a 1 in 102 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Potter Lake is safer than 88% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Potter Lake has increased by 126%

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Daily Crime In Potter Lake (per 100,000 people)

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Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Potter Lake

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Potter Lake is 1 in 530

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Potter Lake is 1 in 126

The chance of being a victim of crime in Potter Lake is 1 in 102

Year Over Year Crime In Potter Lake (per 100,000 people)

Potter Lake police department

Item	Potter Lake	Wisconsin	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	n/a	9,355	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	n/a	2.4	3.3

Sex offenders in Wisconsin

State	Total offenders	Wisconsin_/100K	National_/100K
Wisconsin	24,983	456	266

There are a total of 24,983 sex offenders in Wisconsin. This yields a total of 456 sex offenders in Wisconsin per 100,000 residents which is 71% greater than the national average.

Nearby Cities With Low Crime Rates

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Lauderdale Lakes, WI	1,437	41	171	211
Wales, WI	2,592	45	191	236
North Prairie, WI	2,542	49	206	255
Big Bend, WI	1,272	52	218	270
Rochester, WI	3,845	55	232	287
Browns Lake, WI	1,808	58	245	304
Dousman, WI	2,116	63	265	328
Potter Lake, WI	936	189	796	984

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Leesburg, AL	936	313	1,315	1,628
Qulin, MO	936	673	3,072	3,745
Orleans, VT	936	299	2,553	2,851
Weir, KS	936	689	3,354	4,043
Oshkosh, NE	936	299	2,573	2,872
Potter Lake, WI	936	189	796	984

Source: The Potter Lake, WI crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2023. The crime report encompasses more than 18,000 city and state law enforcement agencies reporting data on property and violent crimes. The uniform crime reports program represents approximately 309 million American residents, which results in 98% coverage of metropolitan statistical areas.