Gillette, WY Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Gillette Police Department serves the city of Gillette, WY in Campbell County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 2,358 violent crimes and 3,047 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 153.8 per 100k residents, which is 44.8% above the national average. Property crime averages 117.6 per 100k, 28.1% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Motor Vehicle Theft had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 3 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 DRape
Grade FAggravated Assault
Grade BProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BBurglary
Grade ALarceny
Grade BMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade ACrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 153.8 | D | 2358 | 106.2 | +44.8% |
| Property Crime | 117.6 | B | 3047 | 163.6 | -28.1% |
| Rape | 12.1 | F | 87 | 3.5 | +241.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 18.1 | B | 253 | 22.3 | -18.7% |
| Burglary | 15.1 | A | 286 | 24.0 | -37.2% |
| Larceny | 96.5 | B | 2584 | 116.4 | -17.1% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 3.0 | A | 169 | 22.2 | -86.4% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 3 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Catholic | 1 |
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 1 |
| Anti-Church of Jesus Christ | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo | 54 miles | C 106.6 | A 42.6 | Violent: 30.7% lower Property: 63.8% lower |
| Moorcroft | 54 miles | C 100.5 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 34.7% lower Property: N/A |
| Newcastle | 69 miles | A 29.5 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 80.8% lower Property: N/A |
| Sheridan | 83 miles | F 210.6 | A 102.7 | Violent: 36.9% higher Property: 12.7% lower |
| Douglas | 84 miles | C 123.7 | A 92.8 | Violent: 19.6% lower Property: 21.1% lower |