Laramie County, WY Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Laramie County in WY is served by 4 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 6,714 violent crimes and 13,181 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 57.9 per 100k residents, which is 45.5% below the national average. Property crime averages 132.8 per 100k, 18.8% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape had the lowest rate. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate57.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents6,714 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate2.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents320 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate2.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents988 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate132.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents13,181 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate9.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents1,704 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate115.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents9,852 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate7.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,553 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 57.9 | A | 6714 | 106.2 | -45.5% |
| Property Crime | 132.8 | B | 13181 | 163.6 | -18.8% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 24 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 2.0 | A | 320 | 3.5 | -44.1% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 137 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 2.6 | A | 988 | 22.3 | -88.3% |
| Burglary | 9.8 | A | 1704 | 24.0 | -59.0% |
| Larceny | 115.3 | C | 9852 | 116.4 | -1.0% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 7.7 | A | 1553 | 22.2 | -65.4% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Laramie County Sheriff's Office
Cheyenne Police Department
Cheyenne, WY
Pine Bluffs Police Department
Pine Bluffs, WY