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Is Laramie, Wyoming Safe?

Population 32,284 · Safer than 24% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 32,284, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Laramie earns a D+ with violent crime close to the national average. The trend has been positive. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,818 per 100K.

Laramie Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricLaramieWyoming AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate414.6348.9363.8
Property Crime Rate2032.71974.81,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate275.0--268.2
Theft Rate1818.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate363.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

244.7 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

415/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

2033/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Laramie

Violent crime in Laramie is close to the national average. The rate of 414.6 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2032.7 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,818 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Laramie Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault275
01.0x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery88
01.4x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary359
01.3x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,818
01.3x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft363
01.1x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Laramie Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Laramie
414.6
State
348.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Laramie
2032.7
State
1974.8
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Laramie Safety

Is Laramie safe?
Not especially. Laramie earns a D+ with a crime rate of 244.7 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 Laramie?
244.7 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 414.6 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2032.7 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Laramie safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Laramie's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,818 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Laramie?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Laramie generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Laramie police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Laramie?
No. Crime in Laramie has been trending down, which is good news for the D+-rated city.
How does Laramie compare to other cities in Wyoming?
Below average for the state. Laramie ranks behind about 78% of Wyoming cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Laramie 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 Laramie?
Bad. A D+ grade and 244.7 per-thousand rate put Laramie below 76% of US cities. Violent crime at 415 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Laramie?
414.6 per 100,000, which is 14% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (275), robbery (88), and murder (4.0) per 100,000.

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