Platte County, WY Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Platte County in WY is served by 2 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 86 violent crimes and 244 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 14.5 per 100k residents, which is 86.3% below the national average. Property crime averages 193.1 per 100k, 18.0% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Violent Crime had the lowest rate. 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 Rate14.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents86 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Robbery
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade BAnnual Rate14.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents13 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate193.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents244 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate14.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents56 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade DAnnual Rate152.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents166 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade CAnnual Rate26.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents22 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 14.5 | A | 86 | 106.2 | -86.3% |
| Property Crime | 193.1 | C | 244 | 163.6 | +18.0% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 0 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 2 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 0 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 14.5 | B | 13 | 22.3 | -34.8% |
| Burglary | 14.5 | A | 56 | 24.0 | -39.6% |
| Larceny | 152.5 | D | 166 | 116.4 | +31.0% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 26.1 | C | 22 | 22.2 | +17.9% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Platte County Sheriff's Office
Wheatland Police Department
Wheatland, WY