Is Casper or Laramie Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Laramie is safer than Casper (Safety Score 63/100 vs 30/100), with a total crime rate of 1,293 per 100,000 versus 2,401 for Casper — 46% lower. Casper has higher rates in 0 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Laramie has a 100% lower rate.
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Casper | Laramie | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 2,400.6 | 1,293.2 | +1,107.4 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 288.8 | 129.6 | +159.1 |
| Murder Rate | 6.8 | 0.0 | +6.8 |
| Rape Rate | 56.4 | 46.3 | +10.1 |
| Robbery Rate | 15.4 | 0.0 | +15.4 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 210.2 | 83.3 | +126.8 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,111.9 | 1,163.6 | +948.3 |
| Burglary Rate | 247.8 | 185.2 | +62.6 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 1,684.7 | 916.7 | +768.1 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 179.4 | 61.7 | +117.7 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Casper or Laramie safer?
Laramie is safer with a total crime rate of 1,293 per 100K vs 2,401 for Casper — a 46% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Casper has a violent crime rate of 288.8 per 100K while Laramie has 129.6. Laramie 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 Laramie, WY
Laramie, Wyoming, a city founded with the Union Pacific Railroad, sits at 7,165 feet in the Laramie Valley. Home to the University of Wyoming, its population is around 32,000. With a safety score of 63/100 and a population coverage of 32,400, Laramie has a total crime rate of 1,293.2 per 100,000 residents.