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Is Sheridan, Wyoming Safe?

Population 20,015 · Safer than 26% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Sheridan is a smaller community of 20,015 people with a C- safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 237.5 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,665 per 100K.

Sheridan Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricSheridanWyoming AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate329.1348.9363.8
Property Crime Rate2045.81974.81,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate199.0--268.2
Theft Rate1665.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate240.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

237.5 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

329/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2046/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Sheridan

Violent crime in Sheridan is close to the national average. The rate of 329.1 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2045.8 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,665 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Sheridan Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault199
074% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery64
01.0x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary329
01.2x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,665
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft240
075% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Sheridan Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Sheridan
329.1
State
348.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Sheridan
2045.8
State
1974.8
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Sheridan Safety

Is Sheridan safe?
Not especially. Sheridan earns a C- with a crime rate of 237.5 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 Sheridan?
237.5 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 329.1 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2045.8 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Sheridan safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Sheridan's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,665 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Sheridan?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Sheridan generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Sheridan police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Sheridan?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Sheridan's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C- grade overall.
How does Sheridan compare to other cities in Wyoming?
Below average for the state. Sheridan ranks behind about 74% of Wyoming cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Sheridan to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Sheridan?
Bad. A C- grade and 237.5 per-thousand rate put Sheridan below 74% of US cities. Violent crime at 329 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Sheridan?
329.1 per 100,000, which is 10% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (199), robbery (64), 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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