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Is Gillette, Wyoming Safe?

Population 34,024 · Safer than 38% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 34,024, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Gillette earns a C with violent crime close to the national average. The trend has been positive. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,509 per 100K.

Gillette Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricGilletteWyoming AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate353.6348.9363.8
Property Crime Rate1730.31974.81,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate222.0--268.2
Theft Rate1509.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate267.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

208.4 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

354/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1730/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Gillette

Violent crime in Gillette is close to the national average. The rate of 353.6 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1730.3 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,509 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Gillette Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault222
083% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery52
082% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary316
01.2x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,509
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft267
084% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Gillette Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Gillette
353.6
State
348.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Gillette
1730.3
State
1974.8
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Gillette Safety

Is Gillette safe?
Not especially. Gillette earns a C with a crime rate of 208.4 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs close to the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Gillette?
208.4 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 353.6 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1730.3 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Gillette safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Gillette has a C grade, so it's not the safest destination, but tourist areas generally see less violent crime than the citywide average suggests.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Gillette?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Gillette generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Gillette police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Gillette?
No. Crime in Gillette has been trending down, which is good news for the C-rated city.
How does Gillette compare to other cities in Wyoming?
Below average for the state. Gillette ranks behind about 66% of Wyoming cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 0.9x the national rate.
How safe is Gillette to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Gillette?
Mixed. Violent crime is close to the national average, and property crime is close to the national average. It's not great, but it's not the worst either, landing at the 38th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Gillette?
353.6 per 100,000, which is 3% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (222), robbery (52), and murder (3.0) per 100,000.

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