Is Gillette, WY Safe? 2026 Crime Rates & Safety Report
Key facts
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Gillette, Wyoming reported 3.00 robbery offenses per 100,000 residents in 2025, 0.06 times the national reference of 48.24 per 100,000 and 45.24 per 100,000 below that reference, with 1 annual reported offenses (FBI CDE 2025 profile).
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Gillette, Wyoming reported 63.10 burglary offenses per 100,000 residents in 2025, 0.34 times the national reference of 188.15 per 100,000 and 125.05 per 100,000 below that reference, with 21 annual reported offenses (FBI CDE 2025 profile).
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Gillette, Wyoming reported 84.14 motor vehicle theft offenses per 100,000 residents in 2025, 0.44 times the national reference of 193.00 per 100,000 and 108.86 per 100,000 below that reference, with 28 annual reported offenses (FBI CDE 2025 profile).
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Gillette, Wyoming reported 168.28 aggravated assault offenses per 100,000 residents in 2025, 0.73 times the national reference of 229.56 per 100,000 and 61.28 per 100,000 below that reference, with 56 annual reported offenses (FBI CDE 2025 profile).
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Gillette, Wyoming reported 1,256.09 larceny-theft offenses per 100,000 residents in 2025, 1.13 times the national reference of 1,106.97 per 100,000 and 149.12 per 100,000 above that reference, with 418 annual reported offenses (FBI CDE 2025 profile).
Quick answer
In the Safety Atlas 2026 public safety index, Gillette, WY has an adjusted safety score of 59.34 out of 100. It ranks #1 in this comparison set out of the 3 jurisdictions in the current scored comparison set in Wyoming. Its overall crime trajectory is currently classified as stable.
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2026 edition, FBI source year 2025.
Every number on this page ships in the Wyoming workbook.
Key Public Safety Indicators
Reported rates per 100,000 residents; national references shown alongside.
| Offense Class | Annual Count | Rate per 100K | National Avg | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robbery | 1 | 3.0 | 48.24 | 0.06× national |
| Aggravated Assault | 56 | 168.28 | 229.56 | 0.73× national |
| Burglary | 21 | 63.1 | 188.15 | 0.34× national |
| Larceny-theft | 418 | 1256.09 | 1106.97 |
1.13× national |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 28 | 84.14 | 193.0 | 0.44× national |
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What drives Gillette's safety score?
Gillette ranks in the top quarter of the 3 jurisdictions in the current scored comparison set in Wyoming, ahead of approximately 67% of that scored set. The profile uses a reporting population of 33,278 and source-year data through 2025; it is a citywide agency-level comparison, not a neighborhood forecast.
The strongest of the three score components is Property Security at 64.36, while Community Order is lowest at 45.08. The 19.28-point spread shows why the composite should be read by component instead of as a single absolute claim about safety.
Among the five public offense indicators, Larceny-theft is highest relative to its national reference at 1256.09 per 100,000 (1.13× the national rate). Robbery is lowest on the same relative basis at 3.0 per 100,000 (0.06× national).
Coverage check: 18 of 18 tracked offense classes have reportable values in this profile. Missing values are not converted to zero.
Public indicator mix
Gillette, Wyoming recorded 418 larceny-theft offenses in 2025, 79.8% of the 524 reports across its five public indicators, compared with 1 robbery reports (0.2%); this share covers only those five indicators, excluding other offense classes.
Gillette, Wyoming recorded 56 aggravated assault offenses in 2025, 10.7% of the 524 reports across its five public indicators, compared with 1 robbery reports (0.2%); this share covers only those five indicators, excluding other offense classes.
Gillette, Wyoming recorded 28 motor vehicle theft offenses in 2025, 5.3% of the 524 reports across its five public indicators, compared with 1 robbery reports (0.2%); this share covers only those five indicators, excluding other offense classes.
Gillette, Wyoming uses a reporting population of 33,278 residents and has values for 18 of the 18 tracked offense classes (100.0%) in its 2025 profile; coverage describes available classes rather than the share of residents reporting crime.
Gillette, Wyoming has an adjusted score of 59.34 points out of 100 versus 53.55 in Casper, Wyoming, a difference of 5.79 points above that displayed state peer in the 2025 source-year profile; Gillette ranks 1 of 3 scored jurisdictions in the published state comparison set.
Gillette, Wyoming has an adjusted score of 59.34 points out of 100 versus 47.86 in Cheyenne, Wyoming, a difference of 11.48 points above that displayed state peer in the 2025 source-year profile; Gillette ranks 1 of 3 scored jurisdictions in the published state comparison set.
Detailed Crime Class Breakdown
Additional tracked offense classes
- Homicide
- Rape
- Kidnapping/Abduction
- Human Trafficking
- Arson
- Theft From Building
- Theft From Motor Vehicle
- Simple Assault
- Intimidation
- Stolen Property Offenses
- Vandalism
- Weapon Law Violations
- Drug/Narcotic Violations
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Gillette safe compared to other places in Wyoming?
Gillette is classified as having moderate relative safety in the 2026 Safety Atlas Index. It has an adjusted safety score of 59.34 out of 100 and ranks #1 in this comparison set out of the 3 jurisdictions in the current scored comparison set in Wyoming.
What is the crime rate in Gillette?
Public offense rates are listed above.
What is Gillette's safety rating?
Gillette's safety rating in the 2026 Safety Atlas Index is 59.34 out of 100, which ranks #1 in this comparison set out of the 3 jurisdictions in the current scored comparison set in Wyoming. Its overall crime trajectory is currently classified as stable, using source-year data through 2025.
What is the safest neighborhood in Gillette?
This profile covers the reporting jurisdiction; consult local sources for neighborhood detail.
Why are some crime statistics locked for Gillette?
Full offense series: state workbook.
Reading notes
Safety Atlas methodology · 2026 coverage report
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Primary Source Data Integrity
- Crime Counts: FBI National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS) database.
- Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimate boundaries.
- Methodology: Adjusted per-capita normalization with small-sample relief controls. View our complete Methodology Documentation.