![Overall Crime Down 13%, Cheyenne Police Say](http://townsquare.media/site/99/files/2015/10/Cheyenne-Police.jpg?w=630&h=420&zc=1&s=0&a=t&q=89&w=980&q=75)
Overall Crime Down 13%, Cheyenne Police Say
Cheyenne police released mid-year crime data on Wednesday, showing that while crimes against society saw an increase, overall crime is trending down.
According to data collected between Jan. 1 and June 30, crimes against property decreased 18%, crimes against people decreased 8%, crimes against society increased 7%, and overall crime decreased 13% compared to the same period last year.
Crimes Against Property:
- Incidents of burglary/breaking and entering in the city decreased in 2022. At 108 incidents, the category was reduced by nearly half when compared to 208 incidents in 2021.
- Theft of motor vehicle parts decreased 48% – this category includes catalytic converter theft from vehicles. At 89 incidents in 2022, it is down from 172 from the same time frame last year.
- Incidents of motor vehicle theft decreased 35%.
- A category including property damage and destruction, as well as vandalism, also saw a 26% decrease, from 407 incidents in 2021 to 303 in 2022.
- Most categories related to larceny/theft also saw a decrease in 2022.
- An increase in fraud cases was recorded during 2022. Counterfeiting and forgery have increased 82% from 22 incidents in 2021 to 40 incidents this year. Credit card fraud and ATM fraud have also increased 39%.
![106.3 NOW FM logo](http://townsquare.media/site/987/files/2021/01/512-7.jpg?w=100)
Crimes Against People:
- Violent crime rates in Cheyenne remain low. Aggravated assaults decreased 38% from 68 incidents in 2021 to 42 in 2022. Intimidation and simple assault offenses also slightly decreased.
- The number of homicides was also reduced, there were 4 recorded in 2021 and 0 in 2022.
Crimes Against Society:
- Drug and narcotic violations increased 9% from 290 incidents in 2021 to 317 in 2022 while weapon law violations decreased 14% from 22 incidents in 2021 to 19 in 2022.
Chief Mark Francisco attributes the overall decrease to improvements within the criminal justice system following COVID-19, a proactive policing strategy, and a culture of public support for law enforcement.
"Public safety is a team effort, and we cannot achieve these improvements without the hard work of partnering agencies, community stakeholders, elected officials, and our residents," said Francisco.
"There is still a significant portion of the year that remains, but I am proud of the tremendous police work that has been done thus far and am confident this positive progress will continue," he added.
To view the data, visit: https://www.cheyennepd.org/2022-Mid-Year-Data
10 Absolute Most Dangerous Cities to Live in Wyoming for 2022
More From 106.3 NOW FM
![Donate School Supplies to The 2022 Cheyenne Teacher Locker](http://townsquare.media/site/98/files/2022/08/attachment-teacher-locker.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![Department Of Health Issues Advisory For Granite Springs Causeway](http://townsquare.media/site/99/files/2022/08/attachment-Granite-Arial.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![Drivers Urged to ‘Look Twice’ for Motorcycles as Sturgis Rally Nears](http://townsquare.media/site/99/files/2017/03/Highway-Getty-Image-David-McNew-2017.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![HBO Max Removes Several Recent Streaming Premieres](http://townsquare.media/site/442/files/2020/07/an-american-pickle_5.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![Cheyenne Had Its 5th Hottest Day Ever in July](http://townsquare.media/site/481/files/2016/04/attachment-RS23204_GettyImages-824845572-scr.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![Very Hot Weather To Hit Southeast Wyoming on Thursday](http://townsquare.media/site/99/files/2022/06/attachment-RS45164_GettyImages-1150050227-scr-11.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![Selena Gomez Possibly Rebooting 1980s Hit Film ‘Working Girl’](http://townsquare.media/site/252/files/2022/08/attachment-Untitled-design-14.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![Batter Up, Pokes! The Rockies Announce University of Wyoming Night.](http://townsquare.media/site/107/files/2022/08/attachment-uw-baseball-night.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![Jason Momoa Played Flight Attendant on a Plane to Hawaii](http://townsquare.media/site/442/files/2022/03/attachment-jason-momoa-ff-10.jpg?w=980&q=75)