Sheridan, WY Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Sheridan Police Department serves the city of Sheridan, WY in Sheridan County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 1,686 violent crimes and 1,437 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 210.6 per 100k residents, which is 98.2% above the national average. Property crime averages 102.7 per 100k, 37.2% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Aggravated Assault had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 15 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 FAggravated Assault
Grade AProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade ABurglary
Grade ALarceny
Grade BCrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 210.6 | F | 1686 | 106.2 | +98.2% |
| Property Crime | 102.7 | A | 1437 | 163.6 | -37.2% |
| Aggravated Assault | 10.3 | A | 73 | 22.3 | -53.9% |
| Burglary | 10.3 | A | 175 | 24.0 | -57.3% |
| Larceny | 92.4 | B | 1181 | 116.4 | -20.6% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 15 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Lesbian (Female) | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 7 |
| Anti-Other Race/Ethnicity/Ancestry | 1 |
| Anti-American Indian or Alaska Native | 2 |
| Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) | 4 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greybull | 55 miles | A 54.4 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 74.1% lower Property: N/A |
| Buffalo | 56 miles | C 106.6 | A 42.6 | Violent: 49.4% lower Property: 58.5% lower |
| Worland | 74 miles | B 83.1 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 60.5% lower Property: N/A |
| Gillette | 83 miles | D 153.8 | B 117.6 | Violent: 27.0% lower Property: 14.5% higher |
| Powell | 88 miles | F 198.1 | C 167.6 | Violent: 5.9% lower Property: 63.2% higher |