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

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Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	A+
Property Crime Grade	A-
Other Crime Grade	B

Which crimes are included?

$296,570

Cost of Crime™ for Hillsdale, WY

In 2025, crime will cost $745 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Hillsdale 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 Hillsdale, WY Safe?

The A- grade indicates that the rate of crime is lower than that of the average US city. Hillsdale ranks in the 82nd percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 82% of cities but less safe than 18%. This analysis applies only to Hillsdale's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Hillsdale is 14.83 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Hillsdale Residents generally consider the north part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Hillsdale varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 32 in the east neighborhoods to 1 in 103 in the north.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the southwest parts of Hillsdale, WY see the most incidents - about 4 per year. In contrast, the north part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Hillsdale, WY

The total projected cost of crime in Hillsdale for 2025 is $296,570. This translates to approximately $246 per resident and $745 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.5% of the median household income in Hillsdale. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 57.1%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 29.5%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 13.4%

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

Hillsdale, WY:	$246
Jackson, WY:	$570
Ranchettes, WY:	$182
Wyoming:	$330
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Hillsdale is $246 per year, which is $219 less than the national average and $84 less than Wyoming's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Hillsdale:

In Jackson, WY, crime costs $570 per person, which is $324 more than in Hillsdale.
In Ranchettes, WY, crime costs $182 per person, which is $63 less than in Hillsdale

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Hillsdale	Cost per Hillsdale Resident
Murder	$101,863	$84
Rape/Sexual Assault	$53,819	$45
Robbery	$1,410	$1
Assault	$19,663	$16
Kidnapping	$14,610	$12
Vehicle Theft	$3,131	$3
Burglary	$9,509	$8
Theft	$39,148	$32
Arson	$1,661	$1
Vandalism	$28,287	$23
Animal Cruelty	$815	$1
Drug Crimes	$21,721	$18
Identity Theft	$934	$1
Total Cost of Crime	$296,570	$246

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Hillsdale, 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 Hillsdale totals $937,171 ($776 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $1,233,741 ($1,021 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 Hillsdale 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 Hillsdale’s 1,208 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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Hillsdale 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 Hillsdale residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	0.5668
Robbery	0.0371
Rape	0.7348
Murder	0.0449
Total Violent Crime	1.384 (A+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	6.258
Vehicle Theft	0.1674
Burglary	0.8679
Arson	0.0569
Total Property Crime	7.350 (A-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1995
Drug Crimes	2.431
Vandalism	3.278
Identity Theft	0.0999
Animal Cruelty	0.0912
Total "Other" Rate	6.099 (B)

Individual Hillsdale Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Burns, WY	C+	B	C+
Carpenter, WY	A-	A+	B
Ranchettes, WY	A	A+	A
Egbert, WY	B-	B+	B-
Cheyenne, WY	C+	A	B-
Fe Warren Afb, WY	C+	A-	C+
Hereford, CO	F	F	D-
Warren Air Force Base, WY	B+	A+	A-
Meriden, WY	B-	B+	B+
Pine Bluffs, WY	A-	A+	A-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Hillsdale 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
Turtle Creek, WV	D-	D-	D-
Chester, MT	F	F	F
Circle Pine Center, MI	A-	C+	C+
Cokesbury, NC	B-	B+	B+
Dry Creek, LA	D+	D-	D-
East Durham, NY	A-	A-	A-
Magnolia Springs, AL	C+	B-	B-
St. Paul, KS	C	C-	C-
Stanberry, WI	C	C	C
Summersville, KY	B-	A-	A-

Considering only the crime rate, Hillsdale is safer than the Wyoming state average and safer than the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Hillsdale, WY average SchoolGrade of B+, with 51% actual proficiency versus 47% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See Hillsdale schools on SchoolGrade

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