When discussing the most dangerous places in Wyoming, know that, overall, Wyoming is one of the safer states in the nation, with a crime rate that is lower than the national average. However, there are some areas where you might want to be a little bit more careful than when in others. Here are the most dangerous places to avoid in Wyoming based on the type of crime. Since cities with a higher population are going to typically have a higher number of crimes, this data is based on per capita crime rates to give us a more accurate comparison of cities regardless of population size. The data is calculated based on figures from the 2019 FBI Crime in the United States report, which is the most recent one published.
- Evansville: Violent Crime And Aggravated Assault
Flickr/Wyoming National Guard Evansville tops the list of the most dangerous when it comes to violent crime and aggravated assault. The town of Evansville is located in Natrona County and has a population of 2,910. Twenty-two violent crimes were reported making the per capita rate 76 while there were twenty aggravated assault crimes with a per capita rate of 69.
- Sheridan: Murder And Non-negligent Manslaughter
Wikipedia/IreneWyo Sheridan tops our list when it comes to murder and non-negligent manslaughter. Sheridan is located in its own county and has a population of 17,920. The per capita rate of these crimes in Sheridan is .56 with 1 reported crime, Rock Springs coming in second at .41 per capita and Casper coming in third place at .33 per capita.
- Rock Springs: Rape
Wikipedia/Milonica Based on rapes per 10,000 people, Rock Springs comes in at number 1. Rock Springs is a city in Sweetwater County and has a population of 24,431. It’s known as the “Home of the 56 Nationalities” because of the influx of immigrants that came from all over the world to work in the coal mines. There were 20 reported rapes at 8 rapes per capita with Jackson coming in at a close second and Evansville coming in third.
- Riverton: Robbery, Property Crime And Larceny-Theft
Wikipedia/Chevsapher Riverton, known as “The Rendezvous City,” unfortunately came in first in 3 categories. Riverton is located in Fremont County and has a population of 11,056. There were 3 robberies in Riverton making it a per capita rate of 3, 448 property crimes with a per capita of 405 per 10,000 and 399 larceny-theft crimes with a per capita rate of 361.
- Wheatland: Burglary And Motor Vehicle Theft
Wikipedia/Dk4hb There are more burglaries and motor vehicle thefts in Wheatland than in any other area in the state. Wheatland is located in southeastern Wyoming in Platte County and has a population of 3,657. There were 32 burglaries with a per capita rate of 88 and 12 motor vehicle thefts with a per capita rate of 33.
- Thermopolis: Arson
Wikipedia/Jonathan Green Thermopolis ranks #1 when it comes to Arson. Thermopolis is located in Hot Springs County and has a population of 3,047. There were 3 reported arsons with a per capita rate of 10.
Do any of these statistics about dangerous cities and towns in Wyoming surprise you? Tell us in the comments!
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Evansville tops the list of the most dangerous when it comes to violent crime and aggravated assault. The town of Evansville is located in Natrona County and has a population of 2,910. Twenty-two violent crimes were reported making the per capita rate 76 while there were twenty aggravated assault crimes with a per capita rate of 69.
Wikipedia/IreneWyo
Sheridan tops our list when it comes to murder and non-negligent manslaughter. Sheridan is located in its own county and has a population of 17,920. The per capita rate of these crimes in Sheridan is .56 with 1 reported crime, Rock Springs coming in second at .41 per capita and Casper coming in third place at .33 per capita.
Wikipedia/Milonica
Based on rapes per 10,000 people, Rock Springs comes in at number 1. Rock Springs is a city in Sweetwater County and has a population of 24,431. It’s known as the “Home of the 56 Nationalities” because of the influx of immigrants that came from all over the world to work in the coal mines. There were 20 reported rapes at 8 rapes per capita with Jackson coming in at a close second and Evansville coming in third.
Wikipedia/Chevsapher
Riverton, known as “The Rendezvous City,” unfortunately came in first in 3 categories. Riverton is located in Fremont County and has a population of 11,056. There were 3 robberies in Riverton making it a per capita rate of 3, 448 property crimes with a per capita of 405 per 10,000 and 399 larceny-theft crimes with a per capita rate of 361.
Wikipedia/Dk4hb
There are more burglaries and motor vehicle thefts in Wheatland than in any other area in the state. Wheatland is located in southeastern Wyoming in Platte County and has a population of 3,657. There were 32 burglaries with a per capita rate of 88 and 12 motor vehicle thefts with a per capita rate of 33.
Wikipedia/Jonathan Green
Thermopolis ranks #1 when it comes to Arson. Thermopolis is located in Hot Springs County and has a population of 3,047. There were 3 reported arsons with a per capita rate of 10.
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Most Dangerous Places in Wyoming August 02, 2022 Tori Jane What are some dangerous towns in Wyoming? Wyoming might be a pretty low-key, quiet place to live, but just like anywhere else, it has its places that maybe you shouldn’t go after dark. At the time of this writing, some of the most dangerous towns in Wyoming include Rock Springs, which has the 8th-highest violent crime rate in the state, though the first-highest violent crime rate in the state goes to Riverton, where you have a 1 in 23 chance of becoming the victim of a crime. Other not-so-safe places in Wyoming include Cheyenne, with a crime rate twice the average of the rest of the state (though, of course, with its being the capital city, this isn’t surprising). Where are some dangerous places to avoid in Wyoming? Unfortunately, the list of dangerous places to avoid in Wyoming (at least at night – these places can be pretty delightful by day) include Evansville, with the 5th-highest rate of violent crime in the state, Evanston, which is steadily climbing the “most dangerous” lists, having once been the 10th-highest violent crime spot – now it’s 3rd. Casper is another relatively dangerous city in Wyoming, with the 4th highest violent crime rate in the entire state. What are some scary places in Wyoming? Outside the cities, Wyoming can be pretty dangerous and scary, too! Some of the scariest places in Wyoming include Yellowstone National Park. Why? Well, there are all kinds of things at that particular Wyoming National Park that can – and might – kill you. Some of the many dangers of Yellowstone include wildlife like grizzly bears and bison, thermal natural vents and pools many folks have fallen into and literally boiled to death, frigid temperatures that drop well below freezing in the winter, and more. Sure, it’s one of the most beautiful places in Wyoming – but it’s also one heck of a scary place in Wyoming, too.
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Most Dangerous Places in Wyoming
August 02, 2022
Tori Jane
What are some dangerous towns in Wyoming? Wyoming might be a pretty low-key, quiet place to live, but just like anywhere else, it has its places that maybe you shouldn’t go after dark. At the time of this writing, some of the most dangerous towns in Wyoming include Rock Springs, which has the 8th-highest violent crime rate in the state, though the first-highest violent crime rate in the state goes to Riverton, where you have a 1 in 23 chance of becoming the victim of a crime. Other not-so-safe places in Wyoming include Cheyenne, with a crime rate twice the average of the rest of the state (though, of course, with its being the capital city, this isn’t surprising). Where are some dangerous places to avoid in Wyoming? Unfortunately, the list of dangerous places to avoid in Wyoming (at least at night – these places can be pretty delightful by day) include Evansville, with the 5th-highest rate of violent crime in the state, Evanston, which is steadily climbing the “most dangerous” lists, having once been the 10th-highest violent crime spot – now it’s 3rd. Casper is another relatively dangerous city in Wyoming, with the 4th highest violent crime rate in the entire state. What are some scary places in Wyoming? Outside the cities, Wyoming can be pretty dangerous and scary, too! Some of the scariest places in Wyoming include Yellowstone National Park. Why? Well, there are all kinds of things at that particular Wyoming National Park that can – and might – kill you. Some of the many dangers of Yellowstone include wildlife like grizzly bears and bison, thermal natural vents and pools many folks have fallen into and literally boiled to death, frigid temperatures that drop well below freezing in the winter, and more. Sure, it’s one of the most beautiful places in Wyoming – but it’s also one heck of a scary place in Wyoming, too.
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Wyoming might be a pretty low-key, quiet place to live, but just like anywhere else, it has its places that maybe you shouldn’t go after dark. At the time of this writing, some of the most dangerous towns in Wyoming include Rock Springs, which has the 8th-highest violent crime rate in the state, though the first-highest violent crime rate in the state goes to Riverton, where you have a 1 in 23 chance of becoming the victim of a crime. Other not-so-safe places in Wyoming include Cheyenne, with a crime rate twice the average of the rest of the state (though, of course, with its being the capital city, this isn’t surprising).
Where are some dangerous places to avoid in Wyoming?
Unfortunately, the list of dangerous places to avoid in Wyoming (at least at night – these places can be pretty delightful by day) include Evansville, with the 5th-highest rate of violent crime in the state, Evanston, which is steadily climbing the “most dangerous” lists, having once been the 10th-highest violent crime spot – now it’s 3rd. Casper is another relatively dangerous city in Wyoming, with the 4th highest violent crime rate in the entire state.
What are some scary places in Wyoming?
Outside the cities, Wyoming can be pretty dangerous and scary, too! Some of the scariest places in Wyoming include Yellowstone National Park. Why? Well, there are all kinds of things at that particular Wyoming National Park that can – and might – kill you. Some of the many dangers of Yellowstone include wildlife like grizzly bears and bison, thermal natural vents and pools many folks have fallen into and literally boiled to death, frigid temperatures that drop well below freezing in the winter, and more. Sure, it’s one of the most beautiful places in Wyoming – but it’s also one heck of a scary place in Wyoming, too.
