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Is Cody, Wyoming Safe?

Population 10,377 · Safer than 39% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Cody is a smaller community of 10,377 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs well below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 205.9 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,130 per 100K.

Cody Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricCodyWyoming AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate197.3348.9363.8
Property Crime Rate1861.31974.81,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate156.0--268.2
Theft Rate1130.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate435.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

205.9 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB

197/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1861/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Cody

Violent crime in Cody is well below the national average. The rate of 197.3 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1861.3 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,130 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Cody Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault156
058% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery45
071% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary266
099% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,130
081% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft435
01.4x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Cody Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Cody
197.3
State
348.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Cody
1861.3
State
1974.8
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Cody Safety

Is Cody safe?
Not especially. Cody earns a C with a crime rate of 205.9 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs well below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Cody?
205.9 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 197.3 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1861.3 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Cody safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Cody has a C grade, so it's not the safest destination, but tourist areas generally see less violent crime than the citywide average suggests.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Cody?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Cody generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Cody police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Cody?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Cody's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C grade overall.
How does Cody compare to other cities in Wyoming?
Below average for the state. Cody ranks behind about 60% of Wyoming cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Cody to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is well below the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Cody?
Mixed. Violent crime is well below the national average, and property crime is close to the national average. It's not great, but it's not the worst either, landing at the 39th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Cody?
197.3 per 100,000, which is 46% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (156), robbery (45), and murder (3.0) 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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