Top 10 most dangerous cities in Wyoming

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Wyoming, known for its rugged landscapes and rich cultural heritage, offers a unique living experience. From the bustling city life of Cheyenne to the scenic beauty of Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming provides a diverse array of attractions. The state's rich cultural heritage is evident in its music, festivals, and historic sites. However, despite its many positives, Wyoming faces safety challenges in certain urban areas. The most dangerous cities in Wyoming are identified by their violent crime rates per 100,000 people, highlighting regions where vigilance is necessary. The contrast between Wyoming's natural serenity and urban crime issues underscores the complexities of life in this diverse state.

Efforts to improve safety in Wyoming involve a combination of enhanced law enforcement measures and community engagement programs aimed at preventing violence and crime. These initiatives are crucial in addressing the safety concerns that affect some of the most dangerous cities in Wyoming. While these areas present significant challenges, they also highlight the potential for community-driven solutions and positive change. Wyoming's commitment to fostering safer environments is evident in its proactive measures and the resilience of its residents. The state's blend of natural beauty, cultural richness, and economic opportunities continues to attract people, despite the complexities of urban safety concerns.

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Riverton Population: 10,913 745 violent crimes per 100k

violent crimes per day: 2.04 chance of being a victim: 1 in 134 Total Crimes / 100k: 4,689

Riverton, WY holds the distinction of being the #1 most dangerous city in Wyoming with 745 violent crimes per 100,000 people. The area continues to struggle with elevated assault (518), robbery (82), rape (136) and homicide (9) rates, as the violent crime rate comes in at 266% higher than the Wyoming average. Contributing to these numbers could be the higher than average rates of poverty, unemployment, and gang activity. Ongoing efforts from local law enforcement and the community have been created to help reduce the crime rates going forward.

Torrington Population: 6,597 497 violent crimes per 100k

violent crimes per day: 1.36 chance of being a victim: 1 in 201 Total Crimes / 100k: 1,554

The second most dangerous city is Torrington. With a population of 6,597 and a violent crime rate that is 144% higher than the Wyoming average, the city has seen better days. The higher than average crime rates in Torrington are not new, as violent crime has been a serious issue for many years and topped 497 violent crimes per 100,000 people in the last calendar year. In some areas, the riks are greater than others, as residents have a 1 in 201 chance of becoming a victim of a violent crime.

Evanston Population: 11,727 389 violent crimes per 100k

violent crimes per day: 1.07 chance of being a victim: 1 in 257 Total Crimes / 100k: 2,021

Home to 11,727 residents, Evanston, WY ranks #3 on the list of most dangerous cities in Wyoming. Unfortunately for residents of Evanston, crime is widespread, with more than 389 violent crimes per 100,000 people reported last year. When the numbers are analyzed, this translates to a staggering 1.07 crimes per day and a violent crime rate that is 91% higher than the Wyoming violent crime rate.

Cheyenne Population: 64,099 329 violent crimes per 100k

violent crimes per day: 0.90 chance of being a victim: 1 in 304 Total Crimes / 100k: 3,317

With a violent crime rate that is 62% higher than the Wyoming average, it's not hard to see why Cheyenne made the list. The city reported crime (per 100,000 residents) in the following categories: robbery (28), assault (207), rape (91) and homicide (3). In regions where employment opportunities are scarce or where many jobs offer insufficient wages, the risk of increased unemployment and homelessness rises, this could be just some of the triggers that make Cheyenne more vulnerable to high crime.

Powell Population: 6,238 323 violent crimes per 100k

violent crimes per day: 0.88 chance of being a victim: 1 in 310 Total Crimes / 100k: 1,459

The ongoing battle with crime in Powell, WY, is not a new issue - which is why there's no surprise that this city has made the list. With a violent crime rate of 323 and a 1 in 310 chance of becoming a victim of violent crime (per 100,000 people), Powell has a violent crime rate that is 59% higher than the Wyoming average. Higher than average poverty and unemployment rates as well as a lack of available well-paying jobs, are most likely all contributing to the high rate of violent crime in Powell.

Casper Population: 58,287 289 violent crimes per 100k

violent crimes per day: 0.79 chance of being a victim: 1 in 346 Total Crimes / 100k: 2,401

Casper, WY comes in at number 6 on our list, with a violent crime rate of 289 per 100,000 people, which is 42% higher than the Wyoming average. Casper has a population of 58,287, which translates to 0.79 crimes per day and 1 in 346 chance of becoming a victim of a violent crime. As with most cities, a high violent crime rate does not mean that all areas are unsafe, as there are definitely some areas in Casper which are much safer than others.

Green River Population: 12,025 228 violent crimes per 100k

violent crimes per day: 0.63 chance of being a victim: 1 in 438 Total Crimes / 100k: 851

A 1 in 438 chance of becoming a victim of crime and 0.63 violent crimes per day - those are some fairly good reasons why Green River makes the list at #7. According to the most recent annual crime report, there were 228 violent crimes per 100,000 people, which translates to a violent crime rate that is 12% higher than the Wyoming average. The number of violent crimes takes into account the following categories: assault (149), robbery (0), rape (79) and homicide (0).

Gillette Population: 32,513 197 violent crimes per 100k

violent crimes per day: 0.54 chance of being a victim: 1 in 508 Total Crimes / 100k: 1,716

Gillette, WY is another one of the most dangerous cities in Wyoming and tops the list at #8. The city has a population of 32,513 and a violent crime rate of 197 per 100,000 people. Of those crimes, there were 152 counts of assault, 3 counts of robbery, 42 counts of rape and 0 counts of homicide. All told, the Gillette violent crime rate is 3% lower than the Wyoming average.

Jackson Population: 10,585 189 violent crimes per 100k

violent crimes per day: 0.52 chance of being a victim: 1 in 530 Total Crimes / 100k: 793

Economic conditions, education, social environment, law enforcement and urbanization can all have an impact on crime rates. Feeling the effects of most of those issues, Jackson, WY comes in as the 9th most dangerous city in Wyoming with a violent crime rate of 189 per 100,000 people. If we break that down, the city sees 0.52 violent crimes per day and residents have a 1 in 530 chance of becoming a victim of violent crime.

Cody Population: 9,810 165 violent crimes per 100k

violent crimes per day: 0.45 chance of being a victim: 1 in 606 Total Crimes / 100k: 931

Rounding out our list at #10 is Cody, WY. With a population of 9,810 and a violent crime rate of 165 per 100,000 people (19% lower than the Wyoming average), some parts of Cody are incredible unsafe. The violent crime rate consists of 116 counts of assault, 0 counts of robbery, 49 counts of rape and 0 counts of homicide. Residents can expect to have a 1 in 606 chance of becoming a victim of a violent crime.

Full list of the most dangerous cities in Wyoming

Rank	Location	Population	Violent Crimes /100k	Total Crimes /100k
1	Riverton	10,913	745	4,689
2	Torrington	6,597	497	1,554
3	Evanston	11,727	389	2,021
4	Cheyenne	64,099	329	3,317
5	Powell	6,238	323	1,459
6	Casper	58,287	289	2,401
7	Green River	12,025	228	851
8	Gillette	32,513	197	1,716
9	Jackson	10,585	189	793
10	Cody	9,810	165	931
11	Sheridan	17,938	136	1,126
12	Laramie	32,515	130	1,293
13	Rock Springs	23,238	127	1,405
14	Worland	5,112	104	771
15	Douglas	6,369	62	973

Methodology

The AreaVibes list of the most dangerous cities in Wyoming is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reporting program (UCR Program) from their most recent release. To compile this list, we used violent crime data (assualt, robbery, rape and murder) per 100,000 people and only included Wyoming cities with a population of 5,000 or more. Displaying violent crime rates based on a population of 100,000 allows for an equal comparison for each city.

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