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 A
Annual Rate64.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,376 (2019-2023)

Rape

Grade F
Annual Rate11.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents63 (2019-2023)

Robbery

Grade B
Annual Rate3.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents26 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade A
Annual Rate11.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents195 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade C
Annual Rate193.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents4,133 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade A
Annual Rate11.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents491 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade D
Annual Rate171.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents3,280 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade A
Annual Rate11.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents351 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime64.6A1376106.2-39.2%
Property Crime193.8C4133163.6+18.5%
Rape11.4F633.5+222.4%
Robbery3.8B265.8-34.7%
Aggravated Assault11.4A19522.3-48.8%
Burglary11.4A49124.0-52.6%
Larceny171.0D3280116.4+47.0%
Motor Vehicle Theft11.4A35122.2-48.6%

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