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Is Green River, Wyoming Safe?

Population 11,450 · Safer than 20% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Green River has a crime problem that shows up in the data. The D+ safety grade reflects a violent crime rate close to the national average and an overall rate of 255 per 1,000 residents. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,368 per 100K.

Green River Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricGreen RiverWyoming AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate402.3348.9363.8
Property Crime Rate2147.81974.81,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate276.0--268.2
Theft Rate1368.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate359.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

255 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

402/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2148/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Green River

Violent crime in Green River is close to the national average. The rate of 402.3 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2147.8 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,368 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Green River Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault276
01.0x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery83
01.3x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary249
092% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,368
098% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft359
01.1x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Green River Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Green River
402.3
State
348.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Green River
2147.8
State
1974.8
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Green River Safety

Is Green River safe?
Not especially. Green River earns a D+ with a crime rate of 255 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 Green River?
255 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 402.3 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2147.8 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Green River safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Green River's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,368 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Green River?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Green River generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Green River police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Green River?
No. Crime in Green River has been trending down, which is good news for the D+-rated city.
How does Green River compare to other cities in Wyoming?
Below average for the state. Green River ranks behind about 78% of Wyoming cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Green River to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Green River?
Bad. A D+ grade and 255 per-thousand rate put Green River below 80% of US cities. Violent crime at 402 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Green River?
402.3 per 100,000, which is 11% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (276), robbery (83), and murder (4.0) 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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