Historical data
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Violent crime rate
1990–2023FBI Uniform Crime Reports.
Overall Crime Rate in Wyoming
Wyoming reported a violent crime rate of 215 per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1,410 per 100,000 in 2023, both below national averages.
Violent + property crime rate
1985–2025FBI Crime Data Explorer, violent and property offenses per 100,000 residents, sum of monthly rates from reporting agencies.
| Indicator | Wyoming | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Violent crime rate (per 100k) | 215 | 363.8 |
- •Wyoming's overall crime rates rank among the lowest in the nation.
- •Low population density limits opportunities for many crime types.
- •Local sheriff's departments cover vast rural jurisdictions.
Violent Crime in Wyoming
Wyoming's violent crime rate was 215 incidents per 100,000 residents in 2023, including 62 rapes, 11 robberies, and 142 aggravated assaults per 100,000.
Violent crime rate, Wyoming
1985–2025FBI Crime Data Explorer, violent offenses per 100,000 residents, sum of monthly rates from reporting agencies.
Violent crime rate, U.S.
1985–2025FBI Crime Data Explorer, violent offenses per 100,000 residents, sum of monthly rates from reporting agencies.
| Indicator | Wyoming | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Violent crime rate (per 100k) | 215 | 363.8 |
- •Aggravated assault is the most common violent crime in Wyoming.
- •Robbery rates in Wyoming are among the lowest in the country.
- •Wyoming's violent crime rate has stayed relatively stable in recent years.
Property Crime in Wyoming
Wyoming's property crime rate was 1,410 per 100,000 residents in 2023, comprised largely of larceny-theft at 1,010 per 100,000.
Property crime rate, Wyoming
1985–2025FBI Crime Data Explorer, property offenses per 100,000 residents, sum of monthly rates from reporting agencies.
Property crime rate, U.S.
1985–2025FBI Crime Data Explorer, property offenses per 100,000 residents, sum of monthly rates from reporting agencies.
| Indicator | Wyoming | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Property crime rate (per 100k) | 1410 | 1954.4 |
- •Larceny-theft accounts for the vast majority of Wyoming's property crime.
- •Motor vehicle theft rates in Wyoming remain below the national average.
- •Wyoming's property crime rate ranks among the lowest in the U.S.
Homicides in Wyoming
Wyoming recorded approximately 21 homicides in 2023, a rate of 3.6 per 100,000 residents, near the national average.
Homicide rate, Wyoming
1985–2025FBI Crime Data Explorer, murder and nonnegligent manslaughter per 100,000 residents, sum of monthly rates from reporting agencies.
Homicide rate, U.S.
1985–2025FBI Crime Data Explorer, murder and nonnegligent manslaughter per 100,000 residents, sum of monthly rates from reporting agencies.
| Indicator | Wyoming | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide rate (per 100k) | 3.6 | 5.7 |
- •Wyoming's low overall population means small changes shift the homicide rate significantly.
- •Firearms are involved in the majority of Wyoming homicides.
- •The homicide rate has fluctuated year to year due to the small sample size.
Police Officers in Wyoming
Wyoming law enforcement is spread across county sheriff's offices and municipal departments, covering one of the largest and most sparsely populated territories per officer in the nation.
| Indicator | Wyoming | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Population density (per km²) | 2.3 | 36.2 |
- •Wyoming sheriffs often patrol jurisdictions larger than some entire states.
- •The Wyoming Highway Patrol covers vast interstate corridors like I-80 and I-25.
- •Small-town police departments frequently employ fewer than 10 officers.
Public Safety Indicators in Wyoming
Wyoming combines low violent and property crime rates with unique public safety challenges, including the nation's highest firearm-related death and suicide rates.
| Indicator | Wyoming | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Violent crime rate (per 100k) | 215 | 363.8 |
- •Despite low crime rates, Wyoming has one of the highest firearm death rates in the U.S.
- •Traffic fatality rates per mile driven are among the highest in the country.
- •Wide-open highways and long response times shape rural public safety strategy.