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Rock Springs, Wyoming has been dealing with a higher than average crime rate in recent years. According to statistics, the city has a violent crime rate of 24.5, which is slightly higher than the national average of 22.7. This includes crimes such as homicide, rape, robbery, and aggravated assault. In addition, property crime, which includes burglary, theft, and motor vehicle theft, has a rate of 33.4, also slightly higher than the US average of 35.4. This indicates that the city has been struggling with a range of criminal activity, both violent and non-violent. It is important for residents to be aware of these statistics and take necessary precautions to ensure their safety in Rock Springs, Wyoming.

Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)

Rock Springs violent crime is 24.5. (The US average is 22.7)
Rock Springs property crime is 33.4. (The US average is 35.4)

NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.
 Violent Crimes  - Murder  Rape  Robbery  Assault
 Property Crimes  - Burglary  Larceny  Auto Theft
Rock Springs, WY Crime History
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Green River, WY  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock132019
Lyman, WY  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock582001
La Barge, WY  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock682005
Diamondville, WY  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock682019
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Green River, WY  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock132019
Vernal, UT  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock802018
Evanston, WY  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock922019
Riverton, WY  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock1082019
Smithfield, UT  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock1352017

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Reviews for Rock Springs
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Rock Springs will grow on you. It is a big city (about 20,000) by Wyoming standards. There are a few chain stores and a small mall. Wal-Mart is the main place to shop  More

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Over 17 years ago

i once lived in rock for about a year and then transfered to oregon. i'm ready to go back.the town is like any it has good and bad.im going back because it grew on me  More

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Over 18 years ago

I have heard lots of rumors about Rock Springs. I know that many people say it is a rough town. Since I am looking at possibly teaching there, I would like to know what  More

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