The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Pottawattamie Park, IN: Crime Maps and Statistics

Crime per Capita in Pottawattamie Park

The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in Pottawattamie Park.

 

Pottawattamie Park, IN Map of Crime Rates
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D+

Overall Crime Grade™

C-
D
Other Crime Grade
B-

$165,605

Cost of Crime™ for Pottawattamie Park, IN

In 2025, crime will cost $1,066 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Pottawattamie Park in green, the most dangerous in red, and moderately safe areas in yellow. Crime rates on the map are weighted based on both the type and severity of the crime. For more information on how to interpret our crime maps, see the Interpreting the Crime Maps section below.

Is Pottawattamie Park, IN Safe?

The D+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is higher than that of the average US city. Pottawattamie Park ranks in the 29th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 29% of cities but less safe than 71%. This analysis applies only to Pottawattamie Park's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Pottawattamie Park is 32.33 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Pottawattamie Park Residents generally consider the northwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Pottawattamie Park varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 30 in the south neighborhoods to 1 in 31 in the northwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the southwest parts of Pottawattamie Park, IN see the most incidents - about 3 per year. In contrast, the south part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Pottawattamie Park, IN

The total projected cost of crime in Pottawattamie Park for 2025 is $165,605. This translates to approximately $573 per resident and $1,066 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.6% of the median household income in Pottawattamie Park. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 50.1%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 38.7%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.2%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Pottawattamie Park Compared to Other Cities?

Pottawattamie Park, IN: $573
Notre Dame, IN: $1359
Roanoke, IN: $181
Indiana: $402
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Pottawattamie Park is $573 per year, which is $109 more than the national average and $171 more than Indiana's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Pottawattamie Park:
  • In Notre Dame, IN, crime costs $1,359 per person, which is $786 more than in Pottawattamie Park.
  • In Roanoke, IN, crime costs $181 per person, which is $392 less than in Pottawattamie Park

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Pottawattamie Park for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Pottawattamie Park
Cost per Pottawattamie Park Resident
Murder
$63,456
$220
Rape/Sexual Assault
$10,884
$38
Robbery
$4,297
$15
Assault
$18,873
$65
Kidnapping
$4,214
$15
Vehicle Theft
$19,344
$67
Burglary
$8,276
$29
Theft
$21,618
$75
Arson
$620
$2
Vandalism
$2,626
$9
Animal Cruelty
$260
$1
Drug Crimes
$10,870
$38
Identity Theft
$266
$1
Total Cost of Crime
$165,605
$573

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Pottawattamie Park, IN

CrimeGrade primarily focuses on tangible costs, but the true impact of crime extends beyond economic. Pain and suffering for victims and their families are difficult to quantify, but research-based methodologies help estimate these effects. Using these methodologies, we calculate that the intangible cost of crime in Pottawattamie Park totals $478,840 ($1,657 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $644,445 ($2,230 per resident). All Cost of Crime facts are based on scholarly research done on the cost of crime. Read more about our methodology here.

Interpreting the Crime Maps

When interpreting the Pottawattamie Park crime map, keep in mind that crime rates are measured per resident. Areas with high visitor traffic, such as shopping districts, may appear to have higher crime rates simply because more crimes occur where people gather - even if few residents live there. For example, the city has few retail establishments, which can artificially inflate crime rates in that area. Red areas on the map do not necessarily mean a neighborhood is unsafe for residents.

More issues arise with places like airports, parks, and schools. Major airports always look like high-crime locations due to the large number of people and the low population nearby. Parks and designated recreational areas have the same problem. Of Pottawattamie Park’s 289 residents, few live near recreational areas. Because many people visit, crime rates may appear higher even for safe parks. Crime occurs where people gather, whether they live there or not. Before assuming an area is unsafe, consider both per-capita crime rates and total crime counts, as well as the types of destinations nearby.

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Pottawattamie Park Crime Breakdown

The tables below show which crimes are used to calculate the Crime Grades above. All crime rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 Pottawattamie Park residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
2.274
Robbery
0.4727
Rape
0.6211
Murder
0.1168
Total Violent Crime
3.485 (C-)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
14.44
Vehicle Theft
4.323
Burglary
3.157
Arson
0.0889
Total Property Crime
22.01 (D)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.2405
Drug Crimes
5.085
Vandalism
1.272
Identity Theft
0.1187
Animal Cruelty
0.1216
Total "Other" Rate
6.838 (B-)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

Compared to surrounding cities, the rate of crime in Pottawattamie Park is higher. The table below shows Crime Grades for cities close to Pottawattamie Park.

Nearby City
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
D+
D+
D
C
C
C-
C-
C
D+
B
A-
C+
A+
A-
A+
B-
B-
C+
D
D+
D-
A+
A-
A+
A-
C
A-
C
D
C+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Pottawattamie Park is lower versus other cities of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in cities with comparable overall population in the city‘s boundaries.

Similar City
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
F
F
F
F
D-
D-
B
B-
B-
F
D+
D+
A-
A
A
D+
C+
C+
A
A
A
B+
B
B
F
F
F
B
B-
B-

Considering only the crime rate, Pottawattamie Park is less safe than the Indiana state average and as safe as the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Pottawattamie Park, IN average SchoolGrade of F, with 18% actual proficiency versus 21% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See Pottawattamie Park schools on SchoolGrade

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