Is Cheyenne or Laramie Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Laramie is safer than Cheyenne (Safety Score 63/100 vs 15/100), with a total crime rate of 1,293 per 100,000 versus 3,317 for Cheyenne — 61% lower. Cheyenne has higher rates in 0 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Laramie has a 100% lower rate.
Note: Cheyenne is 2.0x 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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Laramie — 5-Year Trend
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Cheyenne | Laramie | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,317.3 | 1,293.2 | +2,024.1 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 328.5 | 129.6 | +198.9 |
| Murder Rate | 3.1 | 0.0 | +3.1 |
| Rape Rate | 90.6 | 46.3 | +44.3 |
| Robbery Rate | 27.6 | 0.0 | +27.6 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 207.2 | 83.3 | +123.9 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,988.8 | 1,163.6 | +1,825.2 |
| Burglary Rate | 393.0 | 185.2 | +207.8 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 2,364.0 | 916.7 | +1,447.4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 231.8 | 61.7 | +170.1 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cheyenne or Laramie safer?
Laramie is safer with a total crime rate of 1,293 per 100K vs 3,317 for Cheyenne — a 61% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Cheyenne has a violent crime rate of 328.5 per 100K while Laramie has 129.6. Laramie 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 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.