Is Cheyenne or Green River Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Green River is safer than Cheyenne (Safety Score 79/100 vs 15/100), with a total crime rate of 851 per 100,000 versus 3,317 for Cheyenne — 74% lower. Cheyenne has higher rates in 0 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Green River has a 100% lower rate.
Note: Cheyenne is 5.7x larger by coverage, which can affect crime rate comparisons. Larger cities tend to report higher rates due to density and more comprehensive reporting.
Cheyenne — 5-Year Trend
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Green River — 5-Year Trend
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Cheyenne, WY
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Cheyenne | Green River | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,317.3 | 851.3 | +2,466.1 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 328.5 | 228.2 | +100.3 |
| Murder Rate | 3.1 | 0.0 | +3.1 |
| Rape Rate | 90.6 | 79.0 | +11.6 |
| Robbery Rate | 27.6 | 0.0 | +27.6 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 207.2 | 149.2 | +58.1 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,988.8 | 623.1 | +2,365.7 |
| Burglary Rate | 393.0 | 43.9 | +349.1 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 2,364.0 | 544.1 | +1,819.9 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 231.8 | 35.1 | +196.7 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cheyenne or Green River safer?
Green River is safer with a total crime rate of 851 per 100K vs 3,317 for Cheyenne — a 74% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Cheyenne has a violent crime rate of 328.5 per 100K while Green River has 228.2. Green River has lower violent crime.
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.
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.