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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

98/100

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.

All Wyoming Counties

CountySafety Score
Big Horn County100/100
Carbon County100/100
Platte County100/100
Natrona County100/100
Sublette County99/100
Lincoln County99/100
Washakie County99/100
Crook County99/100
Teton County99/100
Hot Springs County99/100
Converse County98/100
Fremont County98/100
Johnson County98/100
Park County98/100
Weston County98/100
Niobrara County98/100
Sweetwater County98/100
Sheridan County98/100
Uinta County98/100
Albany County98/100
Goshen County97/100
Campbell County97/100
Laramie County95/100

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.

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