The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Chugwater, WY: Crime Maps and Statistics

D+

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	A
Property Crime Grade	C
Other Crime Grade	F

Which crimes are included?

$137,727

Cost of Crime™ for Chugwater, WY

In 2025, crime will cost $837 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Chugwater in green, the most dangerous in red, and moderately safe areas in yellow. Crime rates on the map are weighted based on both the type and severity of the crime. For more information on how to interpret our crime maps, see the Interpreting the Crime Maps section below.

Is Chugwater, WY Safe?

The D+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is higher than that of the average US city. Chugwater ranks in the 23rd percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 23% of cities but less safe than 77%. This analysis applies only to Chugwater's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Chugwater is 35.60 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Chugwater Residents generally consider the south part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Chugwater varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 27 in the northwest neighborhoods to 1 in 34 in the south.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the north parts of Chugwater, WY see the most incidents - about 7 per year. In contrast, the central part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Chugwater, WY

The total projected cost of crime in Chugwater for 2025 is $137,727. This translates to approximately $422 per resident and $837 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.9% of the median household income in Chugwater. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 64.4%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 22.7%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.8%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Chugwater Compared to Other Cities?

Chugwater, WY:	$422
Jackson, WY:	$570
Ranchettes, WY:	$182
Wyoming:	$330
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Chugwater is $422 per year, which is $42 less than the national average and $93 more than Wyoming's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Chugwater:

In Jackson, WY, crime costs $570 per person, which is $147 more than in Chugwater.
In Ranchettes, WY, crime costs $182 per person, which is $240 less than in Chugwater

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Chugwater for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.

Crime	Cost to Chugwater	Cost per Chugwater Resident
Murder	$35,051	$108
Rape/Sexual Assault	$16,341	$50
Robbery	$878	$3
Assault	$5,817	$18
Kidnapping	$3,888	$12
Vehicle Theft	$2,696	$8
Burglary	$5,169	$16
Theft	$18,339	$56
Arson	$594	$2
Vandalism	$20,554	$63
Animal Cruelty	$535	$2
Drug Crimes	$27,161	$83
Identity Theft	$703	$2
Total Cost of Crime	$137,727	$422

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Chugwater, WY

CrimeGrade primarily focuses on tangible costs, but the true impact of crime extends beyond economic. Pain and suffering for victims and their families are difficult to quantify, but research-based methodologies help estimate these effects. Using these methodologies, we calculate that the intangible cost of crime in Chugwater totals $312,021 ($957 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $449,747 ($1,380 per resident). All Cost of Crime facts are based on scholarly research done on the cost of crime. Read more about our methodology here.

Interpreting the Crime Maps

When interpreting the Chugwater crime map, keep in mind that crime rates are measured per resident. Areas with high visitor traffic, such as shopping districts, may appear to have higher crime rates simply because more crimes occur where people gather - even if few residents live there. For example, the city has few retail establishments, which can artificially inflate crime rates in that area. Red areas on the map do not necessarily mean a neighborhood is unsafe for residents.

More issues arise with places like airports, parks, and schools. Major airports always look like high-crime locations due to the large number of people and the low population nearby. Parks and designated recreational areas have the same problem. Of Chugwater’s 326 residents, few live near recreational areas. Because many people visit, crime rates may appear higher even for safe parks. Crime occurs where people gather, whether they live there or not. Before assuming an area is unsafe, consider both per-capita crime rates and total crime counts, as well as the types of destinations nearby.

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Chugwater Crime Breakdown

The tables below show which crimes are used to calculate the Crime Grades above. All crime rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 Chugwater residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	0.6213
Robbery	0.0857
Rape	0.8267
Murder	0.0572
Total Violent Crime	1.591 (A)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	10.86
Vehicle Theft	0.5340
Burglary	1.748
Arson	0.0754
Total Property Crime	13.22 (C)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1967
Drug Crimes	11.26
Vandalism	8.825
Identity Theft	0.2787
Animal Cruelty	0.2217
Total "Other" Rate	20.79 (F)

Individual Chugwater Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

Compared to surrounding cities, the rate of crime in Chugwater is higher. The table below shows Crime Grades for cities close to Chugwater.

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Slater, WY	D+	A	B-
Diamond, WY	C	A-	C+
Wheatland, WY	C	A-	C
Meriden, WY	B-	B+	B+
Horse Creek, WY	A-	A+	A
Uva, WY	C+	A	B-
Hawk Springs, WY	B	A-	A+
Veteran, WY	A-	A-	A+
Yoder, WY	B+	A-	A+
Warren Air Force Base, WY	B+	A+	A-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Chugwater is lower versus other cities of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in cities with comparable overall population in the city‘s boundaries.

Similar City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Fort Robinson, NE	F	D-	D-
Gatchel, IN	A+	A	A
Garfield, NM	B-	D-	D-
Gardiner, OR	F	C	C
Gardeau, PA	B+	B-	B-
Waldwick, WI	C+	C+	C+
Gallagher, WV	C-	D	D
Webster, PA	A	A	A
Fraser, NY	C+	D+	D+
Weil, LA	C	F	F

Considering only the crime rate, Chugwater is less safe than the Wyoming state average and less safe than the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Chugwater, WY average SchoolGrade of B+, with 50% actual proficiency versus 49% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Chugwater schools on SchoolGrade

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