Moorcroft, WY Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Moorcroft Police Department serves the city of Moorcroft, WY in Crook County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 46 violent crimes and 0 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 100.5 per 100k residents, which is 5.4% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Violent Crime had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 1 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 CAnnual Rate100.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents46 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 100.5 | C | 46 | 106.2 | -5.4% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 1 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Black or African American | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newcastle | 54 miles | A 29.5 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 70.6% lower Property: N/A |
| Gillette | 54 miles | D 153.8 | B 117.6 | Violent: 53.0% higher Property: N/A |
| Lusk | 106 miles | D 138.0 | A 69.0 | Violent: 37.3% higher Property: N/A |
| Buffalo | 107 miles | C 106.6 | A 42.6 | Violent: 6.1% higher Property: N/A |
| Sheridan | 118 miles | F 210.6 | A 102.7 | Violent: 109.5% higher Property: N/A |