Sweetwater County, WY Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Sweetwater County in WY is served by 2 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 2,914 violent crimes and 2,077 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 122.8 per 100k residents, which is +15.6% above the national average. Property crime averages 61.4 per 100k, -62.5% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent 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 CAnnual Rate122.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,914 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade DAnnual Rate4.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents100 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate11.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents267 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate61.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,077 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate43.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,633 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate13.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents149 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 122.8 | C | 2914 | 106.2 | +15.6% |
| Property Crime | 61.4 | A | 2077 | 163.6 | -62.5% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 3 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 4.4 | D | 100 | 3.5 | +24.1% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 9 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 11.0 | A | 267 | 22.3 | -50.7% |
| Burglary | 0.0 | A | 277 | 24.0 | -100.0% |
| Larceny | 43.9 | A | 1633 | 116.4 | -62.3% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 13.2 | A | 149 | 22.2 | -40.7% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Green River Police Department
Green River, WY
Rock Springs Police Department
Rock Springs, WY