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Is Superior, Wisconsin Safe?

Population 26,397 · Safer than 33% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Superior is a smaller community of 26,397 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 220.2 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,404 per 100K.

Superior Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricSuperiorWisconsin AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate393.4334.3363.8
Property Crime Rate1808.32036.01,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate252.0--268.2
Theft Rate1404.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate458.0--318.3

All rates per 100,000 residents. 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report + Census Bureau population estimates.

Overall SafetyC

220.2 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

393/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1808/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Superior

Violent crime in Superior is close to the national average. The rate of 393.4 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1808.3 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,404 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Superior Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault252
094% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery93
01.5x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary271
01.0x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,404
01.0x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft458
01.4x national avgAvg: 318.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. Vertical marker = national average.

How Superior Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Superior
393.4
State
334.3
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Superior
1808.3
State
2036.0
National
1832.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. National averages from 2023 FBI UCR data.

Frequently Asked Questions About Superior Safety

Is Superior safe?
Not especially. Superior earns a C with a crime rate of 220.2 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs close to the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Superior?
220.2 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 393.4 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1808.3 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Superior safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Superior's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,404 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Superior?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Superior generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Superior police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Superior?
No. Crime in Superior has been trending down, which is good news for the C-rated city.
How does Superior compare to other cities in Wisconsin?
Below average for the state. Superior ranks behind about 69% of Wisconsin cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Superior to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Superior?
Bad. A C grade and 220.2 per-thousand rate put Superior below 67% of US cities. Violent crime at 393 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Superior?
393.4 per 100,000, which is 8% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (252), robbery (93), and murder (5.0) per 100,000.

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2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report data and Census Bureau population estimates. Safety grades calculated using national and state-level crime rate distributions. Not a substitute for local law enforcement guidance.

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