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Is Riverton, Wyoming Safe?

Population 10,910 · Safer than 29% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 10,910, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Riverton earns a C- with violent crime close to the national average. The trend has been positive. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,676 per 100K.

Riverton Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricRivertonWyoming AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate388.5348.9363.8
Property Crime Rate1916.71974.81,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate230.0--268.2
Theft Rate1676.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate276.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

230.5 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

389/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1917/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Riverton

Violent crime in Riverton is close to the national average. The rate of 388.5 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1916.7 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,676 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Riverton Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault230
086% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery75
01.2x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary212
079% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,676
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft276
087% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Riverton Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Riverton
388.5
State
348.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Riverton
1916.7
State
1974.8
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Riverton Safety

Is Riverton safe?
Not especially. Riverton earns a C- with a crime rate of 230.5 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 Riverton?
230.5 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 388.5 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1916.7 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Riverton safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Riverton's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,676 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Riverton?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Riverton generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Riverton police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Riverton?
No. Crime in Riverton has been trending down, which is good news for the C--rated city.
How does Riverton compare to other cities in Wyoming?
Below average for the state. Riverton ranks behind about 67% of Wyoming cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Riverton 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 Riverton?
Bad. A C- grade and 230.5 per-thousand rate put Riverton below 71% of US cities. Violent crime at 389 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Riverton?
388.5 per 100,000, which is 7% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (230), robbery (75), 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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