Casper, WY Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Casper Police Department serves the city of Casper, WY in Natrona County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 2,813 violent crimes and 4,856 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 99.7 per 100k residents, which is 6.1% below the national average. Property crime averages 206.3 per 100k, 26.1% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 2 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 CAnnual Rate99.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,813 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate6.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents143 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade CAnnual Rate24.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents234 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade DAnnual Rate206.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents4,856 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade CAnnual Rate24.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents665 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade DAnnual Rate159.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents3,731 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade CAnnual Rate22.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents443 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 99.7 | C | 2813 | 106.2 | -6.1% |
| Property Crime | 206.3 | D | 4856 | 163.6 | +26.1% |
| Rape | 6.9 | F | 143 | 3.5 | +94.5% |
| Aggravated Assault | 24.1 | C | 234 | 22.3 | +8.1% |
| Burglary | 24.1 | C | 665 | 24.0 | +0.2% |
| Larceny | 159.9 | D | 3731 | 116.4 | +37.4% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 22.4 | C | 443 | 22.2 | +0.8% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 2 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Arab | 1 |
| Anti-Islamic (Muslim) | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mills | 24 miles | F 198.3 | B 110.2 | Violent: 98.9% higher Property: 46.6% lower |
| Evansville | 24 miles | D 145.0 | B 145.0 | Violent: 45.5% higher Property: 29.7% lower |
| Douglas | 42 miles | C 123.7 | A 92.8 | Violent: 24.1% higher Property: 55.0% lower |
| Glenrock | 42 miles | A 41.4 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 58.5% lower Property: N/A |
| Buffalo | 84 miles | C 106.6 | A 42.6 | Violent: 6.9% higher Property: 79.3% lower |