Niobrara County Crime & Safety
Niobrara County, Wyoming
FBI UCRSafety Score
46/100
Higher = safer
Safety Rating
Average
Total Crime Rate
1219.6
per 100K population
Crime Statistics
Violent Crime Rate
365.9
per 100K population
National avg 380.7
Property Crime Rate
853.7
per 100K population
National avg 1954.4
Safety Score
46/100
Higher = safer
State avg 59/100
State Safety Rank
#16
of 23 counties (1 = safest)
Data Story
About Crime & Safety in Niobrara County, Wyoming
Niobrara County's National Safety Standings
Niobrara County holds a 98.1 safety score, which is well above the national average for safety. Its total crime rate of 1,219.6 per 100,000 remains far below the national average of 2,385.5.
Ranking Below the State Average
The county sits just below the Wyoming state average safety score of 98.5. Its total crime rate of 1,219.6 is higher than the state average of 978.0 per 100,000 residents.
Higher Crime Density Than Neighbors
Niobrara faces a higher crime rate than neighboring Johnson County, which stands at 1,054.4. Two local reporting agencies manage the data for this rural Wyoming community.
Analyzing Violent vs. Property Incidents
Violent crime is recorded at 365.9 per 100,000, which is very close to the national average. Property crime is lower at 853.7, compared to the national rate of 2,015.7.
Strengthening Your Personal Security
Because violent crime rates are higher than the state average, residents should prioritize home and personal safety. Installing reliable security systems and well-lit entryways can improve overall security.
Crime Advisory: Niobrara County
Safety Verdict
Niobrara County has a safety score of 46/100, indicating a moderately safe area with moderate overall crime (1219.6 incidents per 100,000 residents, 2022 data).
Violent vs. Property Crime
Violent crime stands at 365.9 per 100K and property crime at 853.7 per 100K (2022 data). In this county, property crime is notably higher.
Data Coverage
This data reflects partial coverage from 2 law enforcement agencies in Niobrara County for 2022. Figures may underrepresent actual crime levels due to incomplete reporting.
State Comparison
Compared to the rest of Wyoming, total crime is 25% above the Wyoming average and its safety score is 14 points below the state mean.
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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.