Potomac, Illinois Crime Rate
2 years of data (2023–2024) · Population: 659
Key Insights
- →Potomac has a safety grade of C with a violent crime rate of 303.5 per 100,000 residents (national avg: 359.1).
- →Violent crime rose Infinity% from the previous year.
- →Safer than 25% of all cities in the OpenCrime database.
- →Violent-to-property crime ratio: 2.00 (above national average).
Violent Crime Rate
303.5
+Infinity% YoY
Murder Rate
0.0
0 murders
Property Crime Rate
151.7
1 total
vs National Avg
↓ -15%
National: 359.1
2024 Crime Breakdown
Violent Crime: 2
Murder0
Rape0
Robbery0
Aggravated Assault2
Property Crime: 1
Burglary0
Larceny-Theft1
Motor Vehicle Theft0
Arson0
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Year | Population | Violent Crime | Violent Rate | Murders | Property Crime | Property Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 659 | 2 | 303.5 | 0 | 1 | 151.7 |
| 2023 | 663 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
Crime Rate Trends
Murder Rate Trend
C
Safety Grade for Potomac
Based on violent crime rate of 303.5 per 100K (national avg: 359.1)
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National Arrest Demographics
The FBI does not publish per-city arrest demographic breakdowns. At the national level, arrest data shows significant racial disparities influenced by policing patterns, poverty concentration, and systemic factors.
Related Analysis
Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer, Table 8 — Offenses Known to Law Enforcement by State by City. Rates per 100,000 residents.