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Wyoming, one of the largest states, combines the Rocky Mountains and Great Plains., one of the largest states, combines the Rocky Mountains and Great Plains. Wyoming has the lowest population, 576,850 in the 2020 census, despite its splendor. The state’s principal airport is near Grand Teton National Park in Jackson Hole. Wyoming’s ten riskiest cities have violent and property crime rates per 100,000 population.
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Top 10 Most Dangerous Places in Wyoming
Riverton, Wyoming, remains the most dangerous city due to rising violent and property crimes. It had the second-highest state sexual assault and murder rate in 2020. Property crime has increased in Evansville, part of the Casper Metro Area, contributing to Wyoming’s crime statistics. Residents of Evanston, another city on the list, are concerned about the state’s highest sexual assault rate.
Wyoming’s second-largest city, Casper, with its cowboy culture and oil wealth, is the sixth most hazardous. It had the fourth-highest murder rate and fifth-highest sexual assault rate in 2020. Powell, in northeastern Wyoming, is the sixth most dangerous, with violent crime rising but property crime falling.
In southeast Wyoming, Torrington has the second-highest violent crime rate despite its small population. Wheatland, a small hamlet an hour north of Cheyenne, dropped significantly yet had Wyoming’s highest burglary rate in 2020.
The second most dangerous place in Wyoming is Cheyenne, the capital and largest city. The fifth-highest murder rate and crime rate more than double the state average are issues. Newcastle (ninth) and Rock Springs (tenth) finish the list with high crime rates.
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Safety Reminders Before You Travel to Wyoming
These rankings raise concerns about crime management and community safety in Wyoming’s cities, prompting conversations about openness, accountability, and improvement measures.
The five safety tips for traveling to Wyoming: confirm travel arrangements, stay vigilant to avoid becoming a target, stay hydrated during outdoor activities, check vehicle safety, and avoid flaunting valuables to deter criminals.
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