Superior, WI Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Superior Police Department serves the city of Superior, WI in Douglas County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 1,376 violent crimes and 4,133 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 64.6 per 100k residents, which is 39.2% below the national average. Property crime averages 193.8 per 100k, 18.5% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Robbery had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 4 hate crime incidents, with motivations including race, religion, and sexual orientation. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate64.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,376 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate11.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents63 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade BAnnual Rate3.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents26 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate11.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents195 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate193.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents4,133 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate11.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents491 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade DAnnual Rate171.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents3,280 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate11.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents351 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Violent Crime | 64.6 | A | 1376 | 106.2 | -39.2% |
Property Crime | 193.8 | C | 4133 | 163.6 | +18.5% |
Rape | 11.4 | F | 63 | 3.5 | +222.4% |
Robbery | 3.8 | B | 26 | 5.8 | -34.7% |
Aggravated Assault | 11.4 | A | 195 | 22.3 | -48.8% |
Burglary | 11.4 | A | 491 | 24.0 | -52.6% |
Larceny | 171.0 | D | 3280 | 116.4 | +47.0% |
Motor Vehicle Theft | 11.4 | A | 351 | 22.2 | -48.6% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 4 (2019-2023)
Targeted Group | Incidents |
---|---|
Anti-Black or African American | 4 |
Nearby Cities
City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
---|---|---|---|---|
Washburn | 36 miles | A 48.5 | A 48.5 | Violent: 24.9% lower Property: 75.0% lower |
Bayfield | 36 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
Iron River | 36 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
Hayward | 37 miles | C 115.4 | C 153.9 | Violent: 78.6% higher Property: 20.6% lower |
Spooner | 44 miles | B 80.2 | B 120.2 | Violent: 24.0% higher Property: 38.0% lower |