Sweetwater County, WY Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Sweetwater County in WY is served by 3 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 3,537 violent crimes and 2,508 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 121.2 per 100k residents, which is 14.1% above the national average. Property crime averages 85.2 per 100k, 47.9% 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 Rate121.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents3,537 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade BAnnual Rate2.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents129 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate12.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents308 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate85.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,508 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate73.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,931 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate8.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents215 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 121.2 | C | 3537 | 106.2 | +14.1% |
| Property Crime | 85.2 | A | 2508 | 163.6 | -47.9% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 4 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 2.9 | B | 129 | 3.5 | -17.2% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 11 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 12.2 | A | 308 | 22.3 | -45.1% |
| Burglary | 0.0 | A | 338 | 24.0 | -100.0% |
| Larceny | 73.5 | A | 1931 | 116.4 | -36.9% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 8.8 | A | 215 | 22.2 | -60.4% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Sweetwater County Sheriff's Office
Green River Police Department
Green River, WY
Rock Springs Police Department
Rock Springs, WY