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Is Rock Springs, Wyoming Safe?

Population 22,936 · Safer than 28% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 22,936, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Rock Springs earns a C- with violent crime well below the national average. The trend has been positive. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,377 per 100K.

Rock Springs Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricRock SpringsWyoming AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate208.2348.9363.8
Property Crime Rate2123.61974.81,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate135.0--268.2
Theft Rate1377.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate428.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

233.2 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

208/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2124/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Rock Springs

Violent crime in Rock Springs is well below the national average. The rate of 208.2 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2123.6 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,377 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Rock Springs Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault135
050% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery30
047% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary253
094% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,377
098% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft428
01.3x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Rock Springs Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Rock Springs
208.2
State
348.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Rock Springs
2123.6
State
1974.8
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Rock Springs Safety

Is Rock Springs safe?
Not especially. Rock Springs earns a C- with a crime rate of 233.2 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 Rock Springs?
233.2 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 208.2 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2123.6 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Rock Springs safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Rock Springs's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,377 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Rock Springs?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Rock Springs generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Rock Springs police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Rock Springs?
No. Crime in Rock Springs has been trending down, which is good news for the C--rated city.
How does Rock Springs compare to other cities in Wyoming?
Below average for the state. Rock Springs ranks behind about 75% of Wyoming cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Rock Springs to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is well below the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Rock Springs?
Bad. A C- grade and 233.2 per-thousand rate put Rock Springs below 72% of US cities. Violent crime at 208 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Rock Springs?
208.2 per 100,000, which is 43% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (135), robbery (30), 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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