Douglas, WY Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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52%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

49%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

53%

Property crime NAT. AVG.

Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2022 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2023; this is the most current data available.

Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Douglas_{/100k people}	Wyoming_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	70	n/a (estimate)	1,105	1,839	2,324
Murder	0	n/a	0.0	2.6	6.3
Rape	0	n/a	0.0	62.8	40.0
Robbery	0	n/a	0.0	7.9	66.1
Assault	12	n/a	189.4	128.7	268.2
Violent crime	12	n/a (estimate)	189	202	370
Burglary	6	n/a	94.7	209.5	269.8
Theft	50	n/a	789.1	1,264.9	1,401.9
Vehicle theft	2	n/a	31.6	162.4	282.7
Property crime	58	n/a (estimate)	915	1,637	1,954

An Overview of Crime Rates in Douglas, WY

Crime can be categorized into two primary types: violent and property crimes. Violent crimes encompass offenses such as murder, rape, robbery, and assault, whereas property crimes involve acts like burglary, theft, and vehicle theft. The overall crime rate in Douglas is 52.5% lower than the national average. Specifically, there were 12 violent crimes reported in Douglas, equivalent to 189 per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national average by 48.8%. Additionally, Douglas recorded 58 property crimes, amounting to 915 per 100,000 people, lower than the national average by 53.2%.

In a remarkable testament to the city's commitment to safety, Douglas reported a murder rate of 0. This could indicate that it is a very safe place to live, but also serves as an inspiration to other urban areas striving for safer communities. Examining the full crime report will provide a complete overview of all crimes - violent and property.

Is Douglas a Safe Place to Live?

Is Douglas a safe place to live? While the answer may not be straightforward due to variations in safety levels across the city, gaining an understanding of the overall crime rate can prove to be advantageous. In general, Douglas has a crime rate that is lower than the national average by 52%. Breaking this down on a daily basis, it translates to 0.19 daily incidents, encompassing 0.03 violent crimes and 0.16 property crimes. Evaluating these statistics can aid in forming a more informed perspective on the safety of Douglas as a potential place to call home.

Has Crime in Douglas Increased Since Last Year?

In the most recent crime report, year-over-year crime rates in Douglas has increased by 1.5%. Examining the change in crime rates from one year to the next provides valuable insights into the evolving safety landscape of Douglas, aiding residents in assessing whether it is becoming a safer or more dangerous place to live. These crime rates are categorized into two primary groups: violent and property crimes. Year-over-year, violent crime has increased by 33.3%, while property crime has increased by 3.3%. This comprehensive analysis offers potential residents essential information for making informed decisions about whether or not Douglas is a safe place to live.

Potential Causes for Crime in Douglas

Limited employment opportunities or a prevalence of low-wage jobs can result in higher rates of unemployment and underemployment. Regions where individuals grapple with joblessness or meager wages may exhibit greater vulnerability to an uptick in crime due to financial instability. While areas that have strong employment rates, often will see a reduction in overall crime. Douglas, for instance, reports an unemployment rate of 2.3%, which differs from the national average of 4.7%.

Douglas has a population density of 974.7 people per square mile, while with the national average is 90.6 people per square mile. Cities characterized by high population density are frequently larger urban centers offering diverse economic prospects. Within these areas, income inequality may be accentuated, resulting in the coexistence of poverty and affluence. Such economic disparities can contribute to elevated property crimes and on occasion, violent crimes. Conversely, areas with low population density generally record lower Douglas crime rates.

The educational level within a community can have an influence on crime rates. Typically, higher levels of education are associated with reduced crime rates, as they offer individuals improved employment prospects and alternatives to engaging in criminal activities. Conversely, lower educational attainment tends to correspond with higher crime rates. In Douglas, 80.9% of residents have achieved at least a high school diploma, which differs from the national average of 83%.

Douglas crime map

The Douglas crime map provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Douglas as reported by the local law enforcement agencies. Based on the color coded legend above, the crime map outlines the areas with lower crime compared to the areas with higher crime. The Douglas crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Douglas crime map does not always indicate that it is a dangerous area for its residents. Areas on the heat map could be inflated if they are located in high traffic areas like airports, sports centers or large parks. Other areas on the heat map could see increased crime rates if they are located in major tourist areas like the downtown core.

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Crime Quick Facts

Douglas crime rates are 52% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in Douglas are 49% lower than the national average
In Douglas you have a 1 in 91 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Douglas is safer than 59% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Douglas has increased by 3%

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Daily Crime In Douglas (per 100,000 people)

The above illustration depicts the number of crimes committed daily in Douglas, per 100,000 residents. In Douglas, the total number of daily crimes is 1.66 times less than the Wyoming average and 2.10 times less than the national average. Violent daily crime statistics in Douglas are 1.07 times less than the Wyoming average and 1.95 times less than the national average. For property crime, Douglas has a daily crime rate that is 1.79 times less than the Wyoming average and 2.14 times less than the daily national average.

How Safe is Douglas (higher is better)

How safe is Douglas, Wyoming compared to other cities in Wyoming and the rest of the cities across the United States? The graphs above show that Douglas is safer than 48% of the cities in Wyoming and 59% of the cities in the United States. These results are calculated by analyzing all cities in Wyoming and across the US as a whole and determining how many areas have a lower crime rate than Douglas. Overall, Douglas is ranked above average compared to all other cities across the United States.

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Douglas

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Douglas is 1 in 528

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Douglas is 1 in 110

The chance of being a victim of crime in Douglas is 1 in 91

Wondering what the chances are that you fall victim to a crime in Douglas? In Douglas, WY you have a 1 in 528 chance of becoming a victim of violent crime. Violent crimes include murder, rape, robbery and assault. With regards to property crime, you have a 1 in 110 chance of becoming a victim. Property crimes include burglary, theft and motor vehicle theft. Overall, you have a 1 in 91 chance of becoming a victim of crime in Douglas.

Year Over Year Crime In Douglas (per 100,000 people)

A good indicator of whether Douglas is becoming a safer or a more dangerous place to live can be determined by analyzing the year over year crime rate (per 100,000 people). The number of violent crimes in Douglas has increased by 34%, while the property crime rate in Douglas has decreased by 2% year over year. The number of total crimes in Douglas has increased by 3% year over year.

Douglas police department

Item	Douglas	Wyoming	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	22	987	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	3.6	3.2	3.3

There are a total of 22 Douglas police officers. This results in 3.6 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 10.5% greater than the Wyoming average and 9.6% greater than the National average.

Sex offenders in Wyoming

State	Total offenders	Wyoming_/100K	National_/100K
Wyoming	2,403	423	266

There are a total of 2,403 sex offenders in Wyoming. This yields a total of 423 sex offenders in Wyoming per 100,000 residents which is 59% greater than the national average.

Nearby Cities With Low Crime Rates

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Douglas, WY	6,369	189	915	1,105

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
St. John, MO	6,369	597	2,478	3,074
Clover, SC	6,370	112	1,230	1,342
Iowa Park, TX	6,370	45	409	455
Gray, LA	6,366	648	2,830	3,478
Fowler, CA	6,366	463	1,320	1,783
Douglas, WY	6,369	189	915	1,105

Source: The Douglas, WY crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2022. The crime report encompasses more than 18,000 city and state law enforcement agencies reporting data on property and violent crimes. The uniform crime reports program represents approximately 309 million American residents, which results in 98% coverage of metropolitan statistical areas.