Laramie, WY Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Laramie Police Department serves the city of Laramie, WY in Albany County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 1,773 violent crimes and 1,939 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 77.3 per 100k residents, which is 27.2% below the national average. Property crime averages 163.8 per 100k, 0.1% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Aggravated Assault had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 8 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 BAnnual Rate77.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,773 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate6.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents169 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate163.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,939 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade CAnnual Rate27.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents350 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate129.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,503 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate6.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents66 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 77.3 | B | 1773 | 106.2 | -27.2% |
| Property Crime | 163.8 | C | 1939 | 163.6 | +0.1% |
| Aggravated Assault | 6.2 | A | 169 | 22.3 | -72.2% |
| Burglary | 27.8 | C | 350 | 24.0 | +15.8% |
| Larceny | 129.8 | C | 1503 | 116.4 | +11.6% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 6.2 | A | 66 | 22.2 | -72.1% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 8 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 3 |
| Anti-Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 3 |
| Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wheatland | 48 miles | A 29.0 | D 203.2 | Violent: 62.4% lower Property: 24.0% higher |
| Cheyenne | 59 miles | D 153.9 | F 281.5 | Violent: 99.2% higher Property: 71.8% higher |
| Pine Bluffs | 61 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 88.7 | Violent: N/A Property: 45.9% lower |
| Rawlins | 63 miles | F 213.4 | B 118.6 | Violent: 176.1% higher Property: 27.6% lower |
| Saratoga | 63 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |