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Wheatland, WY Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Wheatland Police Department serves the city of Wheatland, WY in Platte County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 57 violent crimes and 152 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 29.0 per 100k residents, which is 72.7% below the national average. Property crime averages 203.2 per 100k, 24.2% 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 A
Annual Rate29.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents57 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade D
Annual Rate29.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents12 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade D
Annual Rate203.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents152 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade D
Annual Rate29.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents46 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade D
Annual Rate174.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents95 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime29.0A57106.2-72.7%
Property Crime203.2D152163.6+24.2%
Aggravated Assault29.0D1222.3+30.4%
Burglary29.0D4624.0+20.8%
Larceny174.2D95116.4+49.7%

Crime Trends

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Torrington 40 miles
D 130.1
C 162.7
Violent: 348.2% higher
Property: 20.0% lower
Laramie 48 miles
B 77.3
C 163.8
Violent: 166.2% higher
Property: 19.4% lower
Pine Bluffs 55 miles
N/A 0.0
A 88.7
Violent: N/A
Property: 56.4% lower
Cheyenne 64 miles
D 153.9
F 281.5
Violent: 430.3% higher
Property: 38.5% higher
Douglas 70 miles
C 123.7
A 92.8
Violent: 326.1% higher
Property: 54.3% lower