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Is Casper, Wyoming Safe?

Population 58,771 · Safer than 18% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Casper has a crime problem that shows up in the data. The D safety grade reflects a violent crime rate above the national average and an overall rate of 263.2 per 1,000 residents. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,778 per 100K.

Casper Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricCasperWyoming AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate433.0348.9363.8
Property Crime Rate2199.21974.81,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate359.0--268.2
Theft Rate1778.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate534.0--318.3

All rates per 100,000 residents. 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report + Census Bureau population estimates.

Overall SafetyD

263.2 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD

433/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2199/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Casper

Violent crime in Casper is above the national average. The rate of 433.0 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2199.2 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,778 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Assault is notable at 359 per 100K, above the national 268.2.

Casper Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault359
01.3x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery84
01.3x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary338
01.3x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,778
01.3x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft534
01.7x national avgAvg: 318.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. Vertical marker = national average.

How Casper Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Casper
433.0
State
348.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Casper
2199.2
State
1974.8
National
1832.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. National averages from 2023 FBI UCR data.

Frequently Asked Questions About Casper Safety

Is Casper safe?
Not especially. Casper earns a D with a crime rate of 263.2 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs above the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Casper?
263.2 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 433.0 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2199.2 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Casper safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Casper's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,778 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Casper?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Casper generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Casper police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Casper?
Crime rates have held steady in Casper, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its D grade.
How does Casper compare to other cities in Wyoming?
Below average for the state. Casper ranks behind about 76% of Wyoming cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Casper to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is above the national average. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Casper?
Bad. A D grade and 263.2 per-thousand rate put Casper below 82% of US cities. Violent crime at 433 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Casper?
433.0 per 100,000, which is 19% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (359), robbery (84), and murder (6.0) per 100,000.

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2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report data and Census Bureau population estimates. Safety grades calculated using national and state-level crime rate distributions. Not a substitute for local law enforcement guidance.

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