Rock Springs, WY Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Rock Springs Police Department serves the city of Rock Springs, WY in Sweetwater County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 2,029 violent crimes and 1,564 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 96.5 per 100k residents, which is 9.1% below the national average. Property crime averages 70.2 per 100k, 57.1% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Aggravated Assault had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 5 hate crime incidents, with motivations including race, religion, and sexual orientation. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade CRape
Grade FAggravated Assault
Grade AProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade ALarceny
Grade ACrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 96.5 | C | 2029 | 106.2 | -9.1% |
| Property Crime | 70.2 | A | 1564 | 163.6 | -57.1% |
| Rape | 8.8 | F | 78 | 3.5 | +148.3% |
| Aggravated Assault | 4.4 | A | 145 | 22.3 | -80.3% |
| Larceny | 70.2 | A | 1249 | 116.4 | -39.7% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 5 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-White | 1 |
| Anti-Transgender | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 2 |
| Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green River | 32 miles | D 149.1 | A 52.6 | Violent: 54.4% higher Property: 25.1% lower |
| Kemmerer | 86 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 36.2 | Violent: N/A Property: 48.4% lower |
| Lander | 97 miles | A 26.9 | C 147.8 | Violent: 72.2% lower Property: 110.6% higher |
| Dubois | 97 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 106.0 | Violent: N/A Property: 51.0% higher |
| Riverton | 98 miles | F 240.2 | F 277.1 | Violent: 148.8% higher Property: 294.7% higher |