Is Casper or Cheyenne Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Casper is safer than Cheyenne (Safety Score 30/100 vs 15/100), with a total crime rate of 2,401 per 100,000 versus 3,317 for Cheyenne — 28% lower. Casper has lower rates in 6 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Cheyenne has a 55% lower rate.
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Casper | Cheyenne | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 2,400.6 | 3,317.3 | -916.7 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 288.8 | 328.5 | -39.8 |
| Murder Rate | 6.8 | 3.1 | +3.8 |
| Rape Rate | 56.4 | 90.6 | -34.2 |
| Robbery Rate | 15.4 | 27.6 | -12.3 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 210.2 | 207.2 | +2.9 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,111.9 | 2,988.8 | -876.9 |
| Burglary Rate | 247.8 | 393.0 | -145.2 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 1,684.7 | 2,364.0 | -679.3 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 179.4 | 231.8 | -52.4 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Casper or Cheyenne safer?
Casper is safer with a total crime rate of 2,401 per 100K vs 3,317 for Cheyenne — a 28% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Casper has a violent crime rate of 288.8 per 100K while Cheyenne has 328.5. Casper has lower violent crime.
About Casper, WY
Casper, Wyoming, the "Oil City," sits on the North Platte River. It was a key stop on the Oregon Trail and is the second-largest city in the state by population. With a safety score of 30/100 and a population coverage of 58,526, Casper has a total crime rate of 2,400.6 per 100,000 residents.
About Cheyenne, WY
Cheyenne, Wyoming, the state capital and home to Frontier Days, sits on the high plains near the Colorado border. Its population is approximately 65,000. With a safety score of 15/100 and a population coverage of 65,143, Cheyenne has a total crime rate of 3,317.3 per 100,000 residents.