Is Casper or Riverton Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Casper is safer than Riverton (Safety Score 30/100 vs 4/100), with a total crime rate of 2,401 per 100,000 versus 4,698 for Riverton — 49% lower. Casper has lower rates in 7 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in robbery, where Casper has a 81% lower rate.
Note: Casper is 5.3x 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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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Casper | Riverton | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 2,400.6 | 4,697.9 | -2,297.2 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 288.8 | 754.2 | -465.4 |
| Murder Rate | 6.8 | 9.1 | -2.3 |
| Rape Rate | 56.4 | 136.3 | -79.9 |
| Robbery Rate | 15.4 | 81.8 | -66.4 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 210.2 | 518.0 | -307.8 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,111.9 | 3,943.7 | -1,831.8 |
| Burglary Rate | 247.8 | 290.8 | -43.0 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 1,684.7 | 3,125.9 | -1,441.1 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 179.4 | 527.0 | -347.6 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Casper or Riverton safer?
Casper is safer with a total crime rate of 2,401 per 100K vs 4,698 for Riverton — a 49% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Casper has a violent crime rate of 288.8 per 100K while Riverton has 754.2. 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 Riverton, WY
Riverton, Wyoming, "The Rendezvous City," sits on the Wind River Indian Reservation, home to the Eastern Shoshone and Northern Arapaho tribes. This Fremont County town is a trade hub for surrounding ranches and energy operations. With a safety score of 4/100 and a population coverage of 11,005, Riverton has a total crime rate of 4,697.9 per 100,000 residents.