Lincoln County, WY Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

Lincoln County in WY is served by 4 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 302 violent crimes and 451 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 46.5 per 100k residents, which is 56.2% below the national average. Property crime averages 67.2 per 100k, 58.9% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Motor Vehicle Theft 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 A
Annual Rate46.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents302 (2019-2023)

Homicide

Grade N/A

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Rape

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Robbery

Grade N/A

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Aggravated Assault

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade A
Annual Rate67.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents451 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Larceny

Grade A
Annual Rate63.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents336 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade A
Annual Rate3.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents22 (2019-2023)

Summary Table

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime46.5A302106.2-56.2%
Property Crime67.2A451163.6-58.9%
Homicide0.0A10.5-100.0%
Rape0.0A223.5-100.0%
Robbery0.0A05.8-100.0%
Aggravated Assault0.0A6822.3-100.0%
Burglary0.0A9124.0-100.0%
Larceny63.9A336116.4-45.1%
Motor Vehicle Theft3.3A2222.2-85.0%

Crime Trends

Agencies

Lincoln County Sheriff's Office

Afton Police Department

Afton, WY

Kemmerer Police Department

Kemmerer, WY

Diamondville Police Department

Diamondville, WY