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

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$408,868

Cost of Crime™ for Farson, WY

In 2025, crime will cost $1,018 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Farson 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 Farson, WY Safe?

The C grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly higher than that of the average US city. Farson ranks in the 44th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 44% of cities but less safe than 56%. This analysis applies only to Farson's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Farson is 25.83 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Farson Residents generally consider the west part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Farson varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 38 in the southeast neighborhoods to 1 in 39 in the west.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the south parts of Farson, WY see the most incidents - about 11 per year. In contrast, the northwest part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Farson, WY

The total projected cost of crime in Farson for 2025 is $408,868. This translates to approximately $411 per resident and $1,018 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.3% of the median household income in Farson. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 58.5%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 27.9%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 13.6%

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

Farson, WY:	$411
Jackson, WY:	$570
Ranchettes, WY:	$182
Wyoming:	$330
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Farson is $411 per year, which is $54 less than the national average and $81 more than Wyoming's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Farson:

In Jackson, WY, crime costs $570 per person, which is $159 more than in Farson.
In Ranchettes, WY, crime costs $182 per person, which is $228 less than in Farson

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Farson	Cost per Farson Resident
Murder	$139,469	$140
Rape/Sexual Assault	$54,937	$55
Robbery	$1,910	$2
Assault	$29,589	$30
Kidnapping	$8,324	$8
Vehicle Theft	$3,575	$4
Burglary	$29,330	$29
Theft	$13,602	$14
Arson	$1,997	$2
Vandalism	$64,000	$64
Animal Cruelty	$937	$1
Drug Crimes	$58,170	$58
Identity Theft	$3,029	$3
Total Cost of Crime	$408,868	$411

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Farson, 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 Farson totals $1,193,713 ($1,199 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $1,602,582 ($1,609 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 Farson 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 Farson’s 996 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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Farson 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 Farson residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.034
Robbery	0.0610
Rape	0.9097
Murder	0.0745
Total Violent Crime	2.080 (B+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	2.637
Vehicle Theft	0.2318
Burglary	3.247
Arson	0.0830
Total Property Crime	6.198 (A)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1378
Drug Crimes	7.896
Vandalism	8.994
Identity Theft	0.3929
Animal Cruelty	0.1272
Total "Other" Rate	17.55 (D-)

Individual Farson Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Eden, WY	C	B+	A
Reliance, WY	D-	D	D-
North Rock Springs, WY	A	A	A-
Superior, WY	C	B+	A
South Pass City, WY	D	B-	D+
Rock Springs, WY	C	B-	C
James Town, WY	C	B	B+
Blairtown, WY	D	C	D+
Quealy, WY	D	B-	D
Green River, WY	B-	B	B-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Farson is higher 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
Islesboro, ME	B-	A+	A+
Scotch Ridge, IA	A+	B+	B+
Saxon, WI	C+	C+	C+
Knoxo, MS	A-	A+	A+
Kinderhook, MI	C+	B-	B-
Kellyville, TX	D-	F	F
Joice, IA	B	B	B
Johnsonville, IL	A	B+	B+
Jeffersonville, IL	B	A	A
Jay City, IN	B	A	A

Considering only the crime rate, Farson is as safe as 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 Farson, WY average SchoolGrade of B, with 47% actual proficiency versus 44% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See Farson schools on SchoolGrade

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