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

D-

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	D-
Property Crime Grade	D
Other Crime Grade	D-

Which crimes are included?

$374,146

Cost of Crime™ for Potter, NE

In 2025, crime will cost $1,576 per household.

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

The D- grade indicates that the rate of crime is much higher than that of the average US city. Potter ranks in the 14th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 14% of cities but less safe than 86%. This analysis applies only to Potter's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Potter is 43.44 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Potter Residents generally consider the northwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Potter varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 23 in the west neighborhoods to 1 in 26 in the northwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the west parts of Potter, NE see the most incidents - about 7 per year. In contrast, the northwest part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Potter, NE

The total projected cost of crime in Potter for 2025 is $374,146. This translates to approximately $684 per resident and $1,576 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.4% of the median household income in Potter. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 53.9%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 34.5%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.6%

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

Potter, NE:	$684
Chadron, NE:	$626
Ashland, NE:	$218
Nebraska:	$380
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Potter is $684 per year, which is $220 more than the national average and $304 more than Nebraska's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Potter:

In Chadron, NE, crime costs $626 per person, which is $58 less than in Potter.
In Ashland, NE, crime costs $218 per person, which is $466 less than in Potter

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Potter	Cost per Potter Resident
Murder	$98,455	$180
Rape/Sexual Assault	$28,735	$53
Robbery	$9,989	$18
Assault	$66,546	$122
Kidnapping	$4,761	$9
Vehicle Theft	$42,569	$78
Burglary	$26,886	$49
Theft	$31,853	$58
Arson	$2,049	$4
Vandalism	$33,091	$60
Animal Cruelty	$246	$0
Drug Crimes	$28,068	$51
Identity Theft	$898	$2
Total Cost of Crime	$374,146	$684

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Potter, NE

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 totals $811,448 ($1,483 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $1,185,594 ($2,167 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 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’s 547 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 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 residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	4.236
Robbery	0.5806
Rape	0.8664
Murder	0.0958
Total Violent Crime	5.779 (D-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	11.24
Vehicle Theft	5.026
Burglary	5.419
Arson	0.1551
Total Property Crime	21.84 (D)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1435
Drug Crimes	6.937
Vandalism	8.468
Identity Theft	0.2121
Animal Cruelty	0.0607
Total "Other" Rate	15.82 (D-)

Individual Potter Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Jacinto, NE	D	D-	D+
Dix, NE	D	D	B
Sidney, NE	D-	D+	D
Lorenzo, NE	D-	D+	D
Dalton, NE	D-	D	D
Gurley, NE	D-	D	D
Kimball, NE	D	D+	D+
Peetz, CO	F	C-	F
Colton, NE	D-	D+	D
Padroni, CO	F	D	D-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Potter is higher 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
Aberdeen Gardens, WA	C-	C+	C+
Annona, TX	D-	C	C
Armstrong, MO	D+	C-	C-
Ashland Heights, SD	B	B	B
Avoca, NE	B	C+	C+
Pitcherville, MA	A+	A+	A+
Petros, KY	B+	B+	B+
Petros, TN	C	C	C
Petway, TN	B-	C-	C-
Peyton, MS	B-	B	B

Considering only the crime rate, Potter is less safe than the Nebraska state average and less safe than the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Potter, NE average SchoolGrade of B+, with 49% actual proficiency versus 45% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See Potter schools on SchoolGrade

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