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

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$116,124

Cost of Crime™ for Hawk Springs, WY

In 2025, crime will cost $922 per household.

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

The B grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly lower than that of the average US city. Hawk Springs ranks in the 65th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 65% of cities but less safe than 35%. This analysis applies only to Hawk Springs's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Hawk Springs is 19.48 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Hawk Springs Residents generally consider the northeast part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Hawk Springs varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 42 in the east neighborhoods to 1 in 58 in the northeast.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the central parts of Hawk Springs, WY see the most incidents - about 1 per year. In contrast, the east part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Hawk Springs, WY

The total projected cost of crime in Hawk Springs for 2025 is $116,124. This translates to approximately $379 per resident and $922 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.0% of the median household income in Hawk Springs. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 54.5%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 31.9%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 13.5%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Hawk Springs Compared to Other Cities?

Hawk Springs, WY:	$379
Jackson, WY:	$570
Ranchettes, WY:	$182
Wyoming:	$330
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Hawk Springs is $379 per year, which is $85 less than the national average and $50 more than Wyoming's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Hawk Springs:

In Jackson, WY, crime costs $570 per person, which is $190 more than in Hawk Springs.
In Ranchettes, WY, crime costs $182 per person, which is $197 less than in Hawk Springs

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Hawk Springs	Cost per Hawk Springs Resident
Murder	$48,294	$158
Rape/Sexual Assault	$16,832	$55
Robbery	$578	$2
Assault	$8,129	$27
Kidnapping	$2,490	$8
Vehicle Theft	$3,092	$10
Burglary	$1,840	$6
Theft	$3,297	$11
Arson	$370	$1
Vandalism	$9,758	$32
Animal Cruelty	$361	$1
Drug Crimes	$20,632	$67
Identity Theft	$450	$1
Total Cost of Crime	$116,124	$379

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Hawk Springs, 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 Hawk Springs totals $402,229 ($1,314 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $518,353 ($1,694 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 Hawk Springs 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 Hawk Springs’s 306 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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Hawk Springs 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 Hawk Springs residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	0.9250
Robbery	0.0600
Rape	0.9072
Murder	0.0840
Total Violent Crime	1.976 (A-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	2.080
Vehicle Theft	0.6526
Burglary	0.6630
Arson	0.0501
Total Property Crime	3.446 (A+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1342
Drug Crimes	9.115
Vandalism	4.464
Identity Theft	0.1899
Animal Cruelty	0.1596
Total "Other" Rate	14.06 (D)

Individual Hawk Springs Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Yoder, WY	B+	A-	A+
La Grange, WY	B	B+	A+
Veteran, WY	A-	A-	A+
Lyman, NE	C	C	C
Stegall, NE	C-	D	C+
Torrington, WY	C-	B+	C
Huntley, WY	C+	A	B-
South Torrington, WY	B-	B+	B
Meriden, WY	B-	B+	B+
Henry, NE	D+	D	C-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Hawk Springs 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
Roundup, TX	C+	C	C
Nardin, OK	C-	D	D
Nathan, AR	D-	D-	D-
Nemaha, IA	B	B	B
New Era, IA	A-	A-	A-
Roseboom, NY	A	B+	B+
Roseburg, PA	A+	A+	A+
Rosemont, MD	B+	B+	B+
Rosenburg, NE	B	D+	D+
Rosston, OK	D	C-	C-

Considering only the crime rate, Hawk Springs 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 Hawk Springs, WY average SchoolGrade of A-, with 58% actual proficiency versus 52% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Hawk Springs schools on SchoolGrade

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