Newcastle, WY Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Newcastle Police Department serves the city of Newcastle, WY in Weston County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 137 violent crimes and 0 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 29.5 per 100k residents, which is 72.2% 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 5 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 AAnnual Rate29.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents137 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 29.5 | A | 137 | 106.2 | -72.2% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 5 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Female | 1 |
| Anti-Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 2 |
| Anti-American Indian or Alaska Native | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moorcroft | 54 miles | C 100.5 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 240.3% higher Property: N/A |
| Lusk | 56 miles | D 138.0 | A 69.0 | Violent: 367.4% higher Property: N/A |
| Gillette | 69 miles | D 153.8 | B 117.6 | Violent: 420.8% higher Property: N/A |
| Douglas | 89 miles | C 123.7 | A 92.8 | Violent: 318.9% higher Property: N/A |
| Glenrock | 89 miles | A 41.4 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 40.1% higher Property: N/A |