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Is Evanston, Wyoming Safe?

Population 11,705 · Safer than 27% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Evanston is a smaller community of 11,705 people with a C- safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 233.8 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,558 per 100K.

Evanston Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricEvanstonWyoming AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate403.1348.9363.8
Property Crime Rate1935.31974.81,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate302.0--268.2
Theft Rate1558.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate430.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

233.8 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

403/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

1935/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Evanston

Violent crime in Evanston is close to the national average. The rate of 403.1 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1935.3 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,558 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Assault is notable at 302 per 100K, above the national 268.2.

Evanston Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault302
01.1x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery53
084% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary263
097% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,558
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft430
01.4x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Evanston Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Evanston
403.1
State
348.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Evanston
1935.3
State
1974.8
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Evanston Safety

Is Evanston safe?
Not especially. Evanston earns a C- with a crime rate of 233.8 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs close to the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Evanston?
233.8 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 403.1 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1935.3 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Evanston safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Evanston's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,558 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Evanston?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Evanston generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Evanston police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Evanston?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Evanston's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C- grade overall.
How does Evanston compare to other cities in Wyoming?
Below average for the state. Evanston ranks behind about 73% of Wyoming cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Evanston to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Evanston?
Bad. A C- grade and 233.8 per-thousand rate put Evanston below 73% of US cities. Violent crime at 403 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Evanston?
403.1 per 100,000, which is 11% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (302), robbery (53), and murder (6.0) per 100,000.

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