The year 2013 saw a significant trend in Wyoming’s crime rates, according to the FBI’s Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) program. The state reported a stable rate of violent crime, with a slight decrease in the overall number of reported offenses.
With a population of approximately 567,000, Wyoming’s low crime rates were consistent with national trends during that period. The FBI UCR program collected and analyzed crime data from law enforcement agencies across the United States, providing a comprehensive picture of crime patterns nationwide.
Nationally, 2013 was marked by a continued decline in violent crime rates, which had been trending downward since the early 1990s. According to the FBI, this decline was largely driven by a decrease in aggravated assault rates. However, property crime rates, including burglaries and larcenies, remained relatively stable.
In Wyoming, the most common crimes reported in 2013 included larceny-theft, which accounted for the majority of reported offenses. This trend was consistent with national data, where larceny-theft was also the most common crime reported to law enforcement agencies.
The stability of Wyoming’s crime rates in 2013 can be attributed to various factors, including a strong economy and low unemployment rates. Additionally, the state’s rural nature and relatively small population may have contributed to the low crime rates. However, as with any state, there were still areas of concern, such as domestic violence and substance abuse, which are often linked to higher rates of violent crime.
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Key Facts
- State: Wyoming
- Year: 2013
- Category: Historical Crime Statistics
- Source: FBI Uniform Crime Report ↗
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