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Safest Cities in Wyoming (2026 Rankings)

Updated October 2026 · Based on 2024 FBI UCR data

Gillette is the safest city in Wyoming with a crime rate of 20.2 per 1,000 residents, earning a B- safety grade. Cody (20.5/1K) and Cheyenne (21.4/1K) round out the top three. Rankings based on 11 cities with 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report data.

Avg Crime Rate
22.4per 1K
Below National Avg
4of 11 cities
Above National Avg
7of 11 cities

All 11 Cities Ranked by Safety

#CityGradeCrime/1K
1Gillette
B-
20.2
2Cody
B-
20.5
3Cheyenne
B-
21.4
4Jackson
B-
21.4
5Riverton
B-
22.3
6Evanston
B-
22.5
7Rock Springs
B-
22.7
8Sheridan
B-
22.9
9Laramie
C+
23.2
10Green River
C+
24.4
11Casper
C+
24.7

Violent and property crime rates per 100,000 residents. 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report data.

Most Dangerous Cities in Wyoming

The highest crime rates among tracked cities in Wyoming. These cities have the most crime per capita based on FBI data.

1
C+
Casper24.7/1K · Moderate · Violent: 458/100K
2
C+
Green River24.4/1K · Moderate · Violent: 434/100K
3
C+
Laramie23.2/1K · Moderate · Violent: 444/100K
4
B-
Sheridan22.9/1K · Moderate · Violent: 386/100K
5
B-
Rock Springs22.7/1K · Moderate · Violent: 306/100K

Frequently Asked Questions About Safety in Wyoming

What is the safest city in Wyoming?
As of 2026, Gillette is the safest city in Wyoming with a crime rate of 20.2 per 1,000 residents and a B- safety grade. It ranks above 57% of all US cities.
What are the top 10 safest cities in Wyoming?
Based on 2026 FBI Uniform Crime Report data, the top 10 safest cities in Wyoming based on crime rate are: Gillette, Cody, Cheyenne, Jackson, Riverton, Evanston, Rock Springs, Sheridan, Laramie, Green River.
What is the most dangerous city in Wyoming?
Casper has the highest crime rate in Wyoming at 24.7 per 1,000 residents, earning a C+ safety grade.
What is the average crime rate in Wyoming?
The average crime rate across 11 tracked cities in Wyoming is 22.4 per 1,000 residents. The average violent crime rate is 399 per 100K and property crime averages 1840 per 100K.
Is Wyoming safe to live in?
Wyoming has a higher-than-average violent crime rate at 399 per 100K (national: 363.8). However, safety varies widely by city. Gillette earns a B- while Casper gets a C+. 4 of 11 cities have crime rates at or below the national average.
How many cities are ranked in Wyoming?
11 cities in Wyoming are ranked using FBI Uniform Crime Report data. 4 have crime rates at or below the national average.
See 2027 rankings for Wyoming →View all Wyoming city safety gradesSafety index for all 50 states

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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