The Cheyenne Police Department (CPD) is releasing mid-year crime data that shows crime has decreased 20% overall across the city of Cheyenne.
The six-month analysis contains data that was collected from January 1, 2023 through June 30, 2023 and compared across the same period in 2024.
As recommended by the FBI, the CPD’s data collection is compliant with the National Incident Based Reporting System (NIBRS). The FBI has made nationwide implementation of NIBRS a top priority for law enforcement agencies to gather more useful statistics, promoting constructive discussion, measured planning, and informed policing.
The data is derived from NIBRS “Group A Offenses” which do not differentiate between felonies and misdemeanors. The offenses are categorized by Crimes Against Property, Crimes Against Persons, and Crimes Against Society.
To learn more about crimes included in these categories, visit: https://www.fbi.gov/file-
repository/ucr/nibrs-quick-facts.pdf/view
According to Cheyenne Police Department data compared across the noted period:
- Crimes Against Property decreased 26%
- Crimes Against People decreased 17%
- Crimes Against Society increased 4%
- Overall crime is down 20% in Cheyenne
Crimes Against Property:
Most categories related to larceny/theft saw a decrease in 2024.
There was a 57% reduction in theft of motor vehicle parts – this category includes catalytic converter theft from vehicles. At 30 incidents in 2024, this is down from 69 the same time frame last year.
Motor vehicle theft also decreased city-wide from 122 incidents in 2023 to 73 incidents in 2024.
Incidents of burglary decreased 19% and a category including property damage/vandalism, also saw a 42% decrease, from 336 incidents in 2023 to 195 in 2024.
Counterfeiting and forgery decreased 53%, from 64 incidents in 2023 to 30 incidents in 2024, while credit card fraud and ATM fraud increased 16%.
Crimes Against Persons:
Violent crime rates in Cheyenne remain low; however, aggravated assault cases increased 17% from 52 incidents in 2023 to 61 in 2024. Intimidation and simple assault offenses decreased 19%.
Crimes Against Society:
Drug and narcotic violations increased 9% from 386 incidents in 2023 to 420 in 2024 while weapon law violations decreased 4%. This mid-year data follows the 2023 year-end report which was released in March 2024.
Cheyenne Police Chief Mark Francisco attributed the overall decrease in crime to a proactive policing strategy and a culture of public support for law enforcement.
“Through new crime prevention programs, outreach events, and crime analysis – our agency is working closely with the public to deter criminal activity,” said Chief Mark Francisco. “As of right now, these tactics appear to be having a positive effect, and we will keep striving to finish the year strong.”