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Laramie vs Sheridan Crime Comparison

Side-by-side crime rates, safety scores, and trends based on FBI data.

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Is Laramie or Sheridan Safer?

According to crimebycity.com's analysis of FBI data, Sheridan is safer than Laramie (Safety Score 69/100 vs 64/100), with a total crime rate of 1,131 per 100,000 versus 1,293 for Laramie — 13% lower. Laramie has higher rates in 1 of 5 crime categories.

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Laramie — 5-Year Trend

Decreasing Violent Increasing Property Increasing Total

Sheridan — 5-Year Trend

Increasing Violent Decreasing Property Decreasing Total

Laramie, WY

Laramie, WY
Safety Score 64/100
Coverage 32,400
Total Crime Rate 1,293.2
Category Wins 1/5

Sheridan, WY

Sheridan, WY
Safety Score 69/100
Coverage 19,809
Total Crime Rate 1,130.8
Category Wins 4/5

Detailed Crime Rate Comparison

Crime Type Laramie Sheridan Difference
Total Crime Rate 1,293.2 1,130.8 +162.4
Violent Crime Rate 129.6 141.4 -11.7
Murder Rate 0.0 0.0 +0.0
Rape Rate 46.3 10.1 +36.2
Robbery Rate 0.0 0.0 +0.0
Aggravated Assault Rate 83.3 126.2 -42.9
Property Crime Rate 1,163.6 989.5 +174.1
Burglary Rate 185.2 95.9 +89.3
Larceny-Theft Rate 916.7 833.0 +83.7
Motor Vehicle Theft Rate 61.7 60.6 +1.2

All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Laramie or Sheridan safer?

Sheridan is safer with a total crime rate of 1,131 per 100K vs 1,293 for Laramie — a 13% difference.

How do violent crime rates compare?

Laramie has a violent crime rate of 129.6 per 100K while Sheridan has 141.4. Laramie has lower violent crime.

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 64/100 and a population coverage of 32,400, Laramie has a total crime rate of 1,293.2 per 100,000 residents.

About Sheridan, WY

Sheridan, Wyoming, a city of about 19,000 residents, sits at the base of the Bighorn Mountains. It's known for its historic downtown and strong rodeo culture, hosting the annual Sheridan WYO Rodeo since 1931. With a safety score of 69/100 and a population coverage of 19,809, Sheridan has a total crime rate of 1,130.8 per 100,000 residents.

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