Crime & Safety Report for Lot 1 North Star Road, Cottage Grove, WI 53527

Review crime and safety information near Lot 1 North Star Road, Cottage Grove, WI 53527. HoodScore summarizes nearby reported incidents, registered sex offenders, and neighborhood safety indicators to help buyers and renters perform better location due diligence.

Generated At — 2026-07-26

$179,000

Distance rings: 1 mi and 2 mi from the property.

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Full report contains 18 offenders within 5 miles and 440 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

18 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near Lot 1 North Star Road, Cottage Grove, WI 53527

18 Registered Offenders Nearby
5 Rape
15 Child Involved
15 Assault
2 Other
Photo Name / Age / Tags Arrest / Conviction Address Distance Risk
Offender photo

ANDERSON, BEN A

45 years old

Child Involved

Rapist

Violent

First-Degree Sexual Assault of a Child

2024-12-17T08:08:31

100 W LIMESTONE PASS APT 405 COTTAGE GROVE, WI, 53527
4.8 Medium
Offender photo

JOHNSON, ROBERT E

67 years old

Child Involved

Violent

4233 SUNSET RDG COTTAGE GROVE, WI, 53527
3.6 Medium
Offender photo

GRUNKE, NICHOLAS OWEN

38 years old

Rapist

Violent

913A N CLOVER LN COTTAGE GROVE, WI, 53527
4.5 Medium
Offender photo

SAWYER, DANIEL

42 years old

Child Involved

Violent

440 CLEARBROOKE TER COTTAGE GROVE, WI, 53527
3.4 Medium
Offender photo

SIMLE, JASON M

48 years old

Child Involved

Violent

3083 COUNTY ROAD BN COTTAGE GROVE, WI, 53527
2.3 Medium

440 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

440 Crime & Incidents by Severity
51 Severe
59 Medium
130 Low
200 Other
Crime Location (Approx.) Severity Description

Traffic

07/16/2026 07:43 PM

US-12, Deerfield, WI

 LOW

As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic describes a report of a black SUV driving recklessly westbound on Highway 12 near the Cambridge and Deerfield area, with deputies making contact with that vehicle in Deerfield. During the same period, units are dispatched to Classic Apartments on West Verona for a possible domestic or mental health incident involving a woman reportedly banging her head and allegedly forcing her way into another apartment on the second floor.

Traffic

07/16/2026 05:56 PM

N Main St & E Parkview St, Cottage Grove, WI 53527

 LOW

As discussed during the dispatch call, officers respond to a possible disabled vehicle near the intersection of North Main Street and East Parkview Street in Cottage Grove.

Traffic

07/16/2026 05:55 PM

N Main St & E Parkview St, Cottage Grove, WI 53527

 LOW

As discussed during the dispatch call, officers respond to a reported disabled vehicle near the intersection of North Main Street and Parkview Street, possibly involving a vehicle with Texas license plates.

Fire

07/16/2026 04:54 PM

Lake Kegonsa State Park, 2405 Door Creek Rd, Stoughton, WI 53589

 MEDIUM

As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a possible vehicle fire in the parking lot at Lake Kegonsa State Park near Deer Creek Road and nearby cross streets in the town of Pleasant Springs.

Suspicious Activity

07/16/2026 03:36 PM

Damascus Trail, Cottage Grove, WI 53527

 MEDIUM

As discussed during the dispatch call, units were dispatched to a reported safety hazard at Classical Drumlin School near Damascus Trail in Cottage Grove.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Lot 1 North Star Road in a low-crime area?

The current report summarizes crime-related incidents within 5 miles during the last 12 months. HoodScore compares these records with relevant benchmarks, but no report can guarantee future safety.

Why are traffic and medical calls shown separately from crime?

Traffic, medical and fire records are public-safety incidents but are not necessarily crimes. HoodScore separates them to avoid overstating the crime count.

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