Wyoming Crime & Safety
Crime rates and safety scores for all 23 counties.
Avg Violent Crime Rate
127.0
per 100K
Avg Property Crime Rate
851.0
per 100K
Avg Safety Score
59/100
State Overview
Crime & Safety in Wyoming
National Context
Wyoming Ranks Among the Nation's Safest States
Wyoming's average total crime rate sits at 978.0 per 100,000 residents, which is less than half the national average of 2,385.5. This low frequency places the Equality State firmly on the safer end of the national spectrum for families and individuals.
Violent vs. Property Crime
Property Offenses Drive Wyoming's Crime Statistics
Property crimes account for the vast majority of local incidents at 851.1 per 100,000, while violent crime remains notably low at 126.9. Residents are significantly less likely to encounter violent crime here compared to the national average of 369.8 per 100,000.
Safest Counties
Zero Reported Crimes in Several Rural Counties
Big Horn, Carbon, and Platte counties each report a total crime rate of 0.0 per 100,000 residents according to current data. These rural areas stand out as exceptionally quiet communities where law enforcement reports no major criminal activity.
Crime Hotspots
Analyzing Activity in Wyoming's Population Centers
Laramie County records the state's highest rate at 3,084.3 per 100,000, which is the only county to exceed the national average. Campbell and Goshen follow with rates of 1,863.1 and 1,628.1, respectively, reflecting higher concentrations of activity in these busier regions.
The Takeaway
A Secure Choice for Mountain West Living
Wyoming remains a very safe state where the total crime rate is 59% lower than the national benchmark. While population hubs see more activity, the vast majority of the state offers an incredibly peaceful environment for prospective movers and current residents.
Safest Counties
All Wyoming Counties
| County | Safety Score |
|---|---|
| Big Horn County | 98/100 |
| Carbon County | 98/100 |
| Platte County | 98/100 |
| Natrona County | 87/100 |
| Sublette County | 80/100 |
| Washakie County | 78/100 |
| Lincoln County | 78/100 |
| Crook County | 77/100 |
| Teton County | 76/100 |
| Hot Springs County | 62/100 |
| Converse County | 57/100 |
| Park County | 54/100 |
| Johnson County | 53/100 |
| Weston County | 52/100 |
| Fremont County | 51/100 |
| Niobrara County | 46/100 |
| Sweetwater County | 43/100 |
| Sheridan County | 39/100 |
| Uinta County | 38/100 |
| Albany County | 36/100 |
| Goshen County | 31/100 |
| Campbell County | 25/100 |
| Laramie County | 7/100 |
Crime rates per 100K population. — = data pending.
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Data Sources
Crime data sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer (UCR) and County Health Rankings. Safety scores are derived composite metrics.
Data is informational only. Not legal or security advice. Coverage varies by county and reporting year.