The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Colony, WY: Crime Maps and Statistics

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	B+
Property Crime Grade	A
Other Crime Grade	C-

Which crimes are included?

$25,035

Cost of Crime™ for Colony, WY

In 2025, crime will cost $926 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Colony in green, the most dangerous in red, and moderately safe areas in yellow. Crime rates on the map are weighted based on both the type and severity of the crime. For more information on how to interpret our crime maps, see the Interpreting the Crime Maps section below.

Is Colony, WY Safe?

The B grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly lower than that of the average US city. Colony ranks in the 66th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 66% of cities but less safe than 34%. This analysis applies only to Colony's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Colony is 19.08 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Colony Residents generally consider the southeast part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Colony varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 35 in the south neighborhoods to 1 in 53 in the southeast.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the east parts of Colony, WY see the most incidents - about 0 per year. In contrast, the west part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Colony, WY

The total projected cost of crime in Colony for 2025 is $25,035. This translates to approximately $329 per resident and $926 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.0% of the median household income in Colony. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 57.2%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 29.2%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 13.6%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Colony Compared to Other Cities?

Colony, WY:	$329
Jackson, WY:	$570
Ranchettes, WY:	$182
Wyoming:	$330
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Colony is $329 per year, which is $135 less than the national average and the same as Wyoming's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Colony:

In Jackson, WY, crime costs $570 per person, which is $241 more than in Colony.
In Ranchettes, WY, crime costs $182 per person, which is $147 less than in Colony

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Colony for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.

Crime	Cost to Colony	Cost per Colony Resident
Murder	$8,344	$110
Rape/Sexual Assault	$4,426	$58
Robbery	$168	$2
Assault	$2,333	$31
Kidnapping	$966	$13
Vehicle Theft	$356	$5
Burglary	$511	$7
Theft	$2,127	$28
Arson	$133	$2
Vandalism	$1,819	$24
Animal Cruelty	$77	$1
Drug Crimes	$3,651	$48
Identity Theft	$124	$2
Total Cost of Crime	$25,035	$329

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Colony, WY

CrimeGrade primarily focuses on tangible costs, but the true impact of crime extends beyond economic. Pain and suffering for victims and their families are difficult to quantify, but research-based methodologies help estimate these effects. Using these methodologies, we calculate that the intangible cost of crime in Colony totals $77,067 ($1,014 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $102,102 ($1,343 per resident). All Cost of Crime facts are based on scholarly research done on the cost of crime. Read more about our methodology here.

Interpreting the Crime Maps

When interpreting the Colony crime map, keep in mind that crime rates are measured per resident. Areas with high visitor traffic, such as shopping districts, may appear to have higher crime rates simply because more crimes occur where people gather - even if few residents live there. For example, the city has few retail establishments, which can artificially inflate crime rates in that area. Red areas on the map do not necessarily mean a neighborhood is unsafe for residents.

More issues arise with places like airports, parks, and schools. Major airports always look like high-crime locations due to the large number of people and the low population nearby. Parks and designated recreational areas have the same problem. Of Colony’s 76 residents, few live near recreational areas. Because many people visit, crime rates may appear higher even for safe parks. Crime occurs where people gather, whether they live there or not. Before assuming an area is unsafe, consider both per-capita crime rates and total crime counts, as well as the types of destinations nearby.

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Colony Crime Breakdown

The tables below show which crimes are used to calculate the Crime Grades above. All crime rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 Colony residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.069
Robbery	0.0701
Rape	0.9605
Murder	0.0584
Total Violent Crime	2.158 (B+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	5.405
Vehicle Theft	0.3024
Burglary	0.7413
Arson	0.0724
Total Property Crime	6.521 (A)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.2096
Drug Crimes	6.495
Vandalism	3.351
Identity Theft	0.2103
Animal Cruelty	0.1375
Total "Other" Rate	10.40 (C-)

Individual Colony Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

Compared to surrounding cities, the rate of crime in Colony is lower. The table below shows Crime Grades for cities close to Colony.

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Aladdin, WY	B-	B+	A-
Alva, WY	B	B+	A-
Alzada, MT	D	F	B
Belle Fourche, SD	D+	D+	C-
Fruitdale, SD	B-	C-	A-
Beulah, WY	C	A	C+
Hulett, WY	B	B+	A
St. Onge, SD	A	B	A+
Spearfish, SD	C+	C+	B-
Nisland, SD	B-	C+	B+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Colony is lower versus other cities of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in cities with comparable overall population in the city‘s boundaries.

Similar City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Smiths Ferry, ID	D+	D-	D-
Snyder, AR	D	D-	D-
Hooper, WA	D-	D	D
Hoopersville, MD	F	F	F
Hoover, SD	D	D+	D+
Hopedale, LA	F	F	F
Hove Mobile Park, ND	F	C-	C-
Snowdon, NY	A	A	A
Smyrna, AR	D	D-	D-
Solitude, UT	C-	B	B

Considering only the crime rate, Colony is safer than the Wyoming state average and safer than the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Colony, WY average SchoolGrade of B+, with 52% actual proficiency versus 48% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See Colony schools on SchoolGrade

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