Is Casper or Green River Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Green River is safer than Casper (Safety Score 79/100 vs 30/100), with a total crime rate of 851 per 100,000 versus 2,401 for Casper — 65% lower. Casper has higher rates in 0 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Green River has a 100% lower rate.
Note: Casper is 5.1x larger by coverage, which can affect crime rate comparisons. Larger cities tend to report higher rates due to density and more comprehensive reporting.
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Casper, WY
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Casper | Green River | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 2,400.6 | 851.3 | +1,549.4 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 288.8 | 228.2 | +60.6 |
| Murder Rate | 6.8 | 0.0 | +6.8 |
| Rape Rate | 56.4 | 79.0 | -22.6 |
| Robbery Rate | 15.4 | 0.0 | +15.4 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 210.2 | 149.2 | +61.0 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,111.9 | 623.1 | +1,488.8 |
| Burglary Rate | 247.8 | 43.9 | +203.9 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 1,684.7 | 544.1 | +1,140.6 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 179.4 | 35.1 | +144.3 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Casper or Green River safer?
Green River is safer with a total crime rate of 851 per 100K vs 2,401 for Casper — a 65% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Casper has a violent crime rate of 288.8 per 100K while Green River has 228.2. Green River 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 Green River, WY
Green River, Wyoming, a town of 11,000, is nestled along the Union Pacific Railroad. It was once a key stop on the Overland Stage Route, with its namesake river a vital source of water in the high desert. With a safety score of 79/100 and a population coverage of 11,395, Green River has a total crime rate of 851.3 per 100,000 residents.