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Is Cheyenne, Wyoming Safe?

Population 66,507 · Safer than 31% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Cheyenne earns a C safety grade with 225.6 crimes per 1,000 residents. Violent crime runs above the national average, putting the city behind 69% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,474 per 100K.

Cheyenne Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricCheyenneWyoming AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate425.9348.9363.8
Property Crime Rate1830.21974.81,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate263.0--268.2
Theft Rate1474.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate388.0--318.3

All rates per 100,000 residents. 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report + Census Bureau population estimates.

Overall SafetyC

225.6 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD

426/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1830/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Cheyenne

Violent crime in Cheyenne is above the national average. The rate of 425.9 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1830.2 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,474 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Cheyenne Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault263
098% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery73
01.2x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary203
075% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,474
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft388
01.2x national avgAvg: 318.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. Vertical marker = national average.

How Cheyenne Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Cheyenne
425.9
State
348.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Cheyenne
1830.2
State
1974.8
National
1832.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. National averages from 2023 FBI UCR data.

Frequently Asked Questions About Cheyenne Safety

Is Cheyenne safe?
Not especially. Cheyenne earns a C with a crime rate of 225.6 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs above the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Cheyenne?
225.6 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 425.9 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1830.2 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Cheyenne safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Cheyenne's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,474 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Cheyenne?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Cheyenne generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Cheyenne police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Cheyenne?
No. Crime in Cheyenne has been trending down, which is good news for the C-rated city.
How does Cheyenne compare to other cities in Wyoming?
Below average for the state. Cheyenne ranks behind about 77% of Wyoming cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Cheyenne to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is above the national average. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Cheyenne?
Bad. A C grade and 225.6 per-thousand rate put Cheyenne below 69% of US cities. Violent crime at 426 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Cheyenne?
425.9 per 100,000, which is 17% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (263), robbery (73), and murder (5.0) per 100,000.

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2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report data and Census Bureau population estimates. Safety grades calculated using national and state-level crime rate distributions. Not a substitute for local law enforcement guidance.

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