WY · 2 cities
Dangerous neighborhoods in Wyoming
Wyoming recorded 188 violent crimes per 100,000 residents in 2025, 43% below the national rate and down 15% since 2022. We cover Cheyenne and Casper. Each guide breaks down the specific blocks, transit points and hours where a little more attention pays off.
FBI data · 2025
Most dangerous cities in Wyoming, ranked
The 2 Wyoming cities we cover, ordered by their official violent crime rate: murders, rapes, robberies and aggravated assaults per 100,000 residents. 2 of 2 run above the state average of 188. A high citywide rate doesn't make a whole city unsafe: crime clusters in a few areas, and each guide above shows where.
| # | City | Violent per 100k | Property per 100k | Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Casper | 320 | 1,835 | 58,701 |
| 2 | Cheyenne | 299 | 2,702 | 65,811 |
| Wyoming average | 188 | 1,099 | ||
| US average | 330 |
Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer, offenses reported by each city's police department per 100,000 residents; most cities use 2025 data, and a small year next to a name marks a different latest complete year. Only cities with a neighborhood guide are included, and years with incomplete reporting are left out. How we rank cities.
Wyoming crime: frequently asked questions
What is the most dangerous city in Wyoming?
Of the 2 Wyoming cities in our ranking, Casper has the highest violent crime rate: 320 offenses per 100,000 residents in 2025, 1.7 times the state average. Cheyenne comes next. Even in Casper, crime is concentrated in a few areas, and our Casper guide shows which ones.
Is Wyoming safe to visit?
For most visitors, yes, with ordinary precautions. Wyoming recorded 188 violent crimes per 100,000 residents in 2025, 43% below the national rate of 330. Crime is concentrated in specific neighborhoods and hours rather than spread evenly, so knowing where those areas are matters more than the statewide figure; our 2 city guides cover them block by block.
Is crime going up or down in Wyoming?
Violent crime in Wyoming went from 222 offenses per 100,000 residents in 2022 to 188 in 2025, down 15%. Property crime went from 1,522 to 1,099 over 2022–2025, down 28%.
Where do these crime figures come from?
From the FBI Crime Data Explorer, which collects the offenses reported by each police department. Rates are offenses per 100,000 residents, so cities of different sizes can be compared, and years with incomplete reporting are left out. Our methodology explains the details.