The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Potter Lake, WI: Crime Maps and Statistics

A+

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	A
Property Crime Grade	A+
Other Crime Grade	A-

Which crimes are included?

$94,380

Cost of Crime™ for Potter Lake, WI

In 2025, crime will cost $396 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Potter Lake 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 Potter Lake, WI Safe?

The A+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is much lower than that of the average US city. Potter Lake ranks in the 98th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 98% of cities but less safe than 2%. This analysis applies only to Potter Lake's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Potter Lake is 9.060 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Potter Lake Residents generally consider the northwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Potter Lake varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 99 in the southeast neighborhoods to 1 in 121 in the northwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the west parts of Potter Lake, WI see the most incidents - about 2 per year. In contrast, the central part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Potter Lake, WI

The total projected cost of crime in Potter Lake for 2025 is $94,380. This translates to approximately $162 per resident and $396 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.3% of the median household income in Potter Lake. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 59.0%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 26.5%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 14.6%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Potter Lake Compared to Other Cities?

Potter Lake, WI:	$162
Ashland, WI:	$873
Jackson, WI:	$174
Wisconsin:	$419
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Potter Lake is $162 per year, which is $303 less than the national average and $257 less than Wisconsin's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Potter Lake:

In Ashland, WI, crime costs $873 per person, which is $711 more than in Potter Lake.
In Jackson, WI, crime costs $174 per person, which is $13 more than in Potter Lake

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Potter Lake for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.

Crime	Cost to Potter Lake	Cost per Potter Lake Resident
Murder	$18,740	$32
Rape/Sexual Assault	$24,439	$42
Robbery	$4,152	$7
Assault	$9,451	$16
Kidnapping	$3,320	$6
Vehicle Theft	$5,813	$10
Burglary	$3,850	$7
Theft	$5,195	$9
Arson	$919	$2
Vandalism	$6,133	$11
Animal Cruelty	$133	$0
Drug Crimes	$10,644	$18
Identity Theft	$1,591	$3
Total Cost of Crime	$94,380	$162

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Potter Lake, WI

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 Potter Lake totals $246,206 ($422 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $340,586 ($583 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 Potter Lake 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 Potter Lake’s 584 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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Potter Lake 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 Potter Lake residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	0.5635
Robbery	0.2260
Rape	0.6902
Murder	0.0171
Total Violent Crime	1.497 (A)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	1.718
Vehicle Theft	0.6428
Burglary	0.7268
Arson	0.0652
Total Property Crime	3.152 (A+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0938
Drug Crimes	2.464
Vandalism	1.470
Identity Theft	0.3521
Animal Cruelty	0.0308
Total "Other" Rate	4.411 (A-)

Individual Potter Lake Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

Compared to surrounding cities, the rate of crime in Potter Lake is lower. The table below shows Crime Grades for cities close to Potter Lake.

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Lake Beulah, WI	A+	A+	A+
East Troy, WI	A-	A-	A
Mukwonago, WI	A	B+	A
Eagleville, WI	A+	A-	A
Honey Lake, WI	A+	A+	A+
Troy Center, WI	B+	A	B-
Tichigan, WI	A+	A	A+
Eagle, WI	A-	D+	A+
Rochester, WI	A	A	A
Bowers, WI	A	A+	A

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Potter Lake 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
Star Harbor, TX	D+	D-	D-
Bethany, MN	B+	B+	B+
Bethune, CO	D-	D-	D-
Bexar, AL	D	D+	D+
Big Creek, TN	C-	D	D
Blackburn, AR	C+	C+	C+
Boonesboro, KY	C+	A	A
Boothville, LA	D	F	F
Buttzville, NJ	A+	A+	A+
Camden, MS	B+	A-	A-

Considering only the crime rate, Potter Lake is safer than the Wisconsin state average and safer than the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Potter Lake, WI average SchoolGrade of B+, with 48% actual proficiency versus 52% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See Potter Lake schools on SchoolGrade

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