The Safest & Most Dangerious Places To Live In Wyoming

Like any other state, Wyoming has its good days and bad days. It's good people, and it's bad people. Overall, the Cowboy State is a safe place to live.

Wyoming consistently ranks among the safest states in the U.S. for violent crime, generally placing in the top 5 to 10 safest states. As of 2026, it has one of the lowest violent crime rates in the nation, roughly 203–251 offenses per 100,000 people, significantly below the national average. (USA FACTS).

So, where are the safest and the most dangerous places to live in Wyoming? From SafeHome.org...

Cheyenne: Leads the state in property crime (3,704 per 100,000 people). High-crime areas include the Downtown/North Capitol Avenue corridor, East Cheyenne, and South Cheyenne near I-80.
Rock Springs: Historically viewed as a "rough" town with high property crime and drug trafficking, earning a reputation for having issues with crime, especially near I-80.
Rawlins: Sometimes cited by residents as having high crime, though it has an average crime rate for the state, with some concerns linked to the local prison.
Casper: Experiences higher rates of assault and drug-related incidents downtown and in the North Casper/Highland Park area.

Common Characteristics of High-Crime Areas in Wyoming

Interstate Corridors: Cities along I-80 and I-25 (Cheyenne, Rock Springs) see higher crime due to drug trafficking. But that has not led to safety issues, since most of that stuff is just passing through.

Economic Shifts: Towns that have gone through energy industry booms and busts can experience higher crime rates.

Specific Locations: Crime is often concentrated near nightlife, truck stops, and in specific downtown areas. As usual, it depends on which side of town you are on.

Wyoming has more guns per capita than any other state. Some think that is why the state is so safe. Criminals look for victims and don't want to mess with an armed population.

Jay Em, Wyoming, Frozen In Time

Jay Em, what an unusual name for a town.The few people who live there are proud of what their spot on earth once was, and they work to preserve it. They keep this little community frozen in time.

Gallery Credit: Glenn Woods