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

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$666,673

Cost of Crime™ for Moorcroft, WY

In 2025, crime will cost $818 per household.

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

The B grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly lower than that of the average US city. Moorcroft ranks in the 68th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 68% of cities but less safe than 32%. This analysis applies only to Moorcroft's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Moorcroft is 18.76 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Moorcroft Residents generally consider the east part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Moorcroft varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 31 in the southeast neighborhoods to 1 in 63 in the east.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the east parts of Moorcroft, WY see the most incidents - about 11 per year. In contrast, the southeast part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 1 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Moorcroft, WY

The total projected cost of crime in Moorcroft for 2025 is $666,673. This translates to approximately $304 per resident and $818 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.9% of the median household income in Moorcroft. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 59.0%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 27.2%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 13.8%

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

Moorcroft, WY:	$304
Jackson, WY:	$570
Ranchettes, WY:	$182
Wyoming:	$330
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Moorcroft is $304 per year, which is $160 less than the national average and $26 less than Wyoming's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Moorcroft:

In Jackson, WY, crime costs $570 per person, which is $266 more than in Moorcroft.
In Ranchettes, WY, crime costs $182 per person, which is $122 less than in Moorcroft

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Moorcroft	Cost per Moorcroft Resident
Murder	$203,976	$93
Rape/Sexual Assault	$130,271	$59
Robbery	$4,409	$2
Assault	$44,866	$20
Kidnapping	$19,669	$9
Vehicle Theft	$11,258	$5
Burglary	$32,464	$15
Theft	$49,727	$23
Arson	$3,012	$1
Vandalism	$61,235	$28
Animal Cruelty	$2,452	$1
Drug Crimes	$97,545	$44
Identity Theft	$5,790	$3
Total Cost of Crime	$666,673	$304

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Moorcroft, 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 Moorcroft totals $1,987,155 ($906 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $2,653,829 ($1,210 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 Moorcroft 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 northwest part of the city has more 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, of which Moorcroft has 1, have the same problem. Of Moorcroft’s 2,194 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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Moorcroft 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 Moorcroft residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	0.7121
Robbery	0.0639
Rape	0.9793
Murder	0.0495
Total Violent Crime	1.805 (A-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	4.376
Vehicle Theft	0.3314
Burglary	1.631
Arson	0.0568
Total Property Crime	6.396 (A)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1479
Drug Crimes	6.011
Vandalism	3.907
Identity Theft	0.3409
Animal Cruelty	0.1511
Total "Other" Rate	10.56 (C-)

Individual Moorcroft Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Pine Haven, WY	B-	B+	B+
Carlile, WY	C+	B	A-
Rozet, WY	B	B+	B+
Devils Tower, WY	C	A-	B-
Oshoto, WY	C-	C+	B
Upton, WY	D+	C-	D+
Sundance, WY	B	A	A
Gillette, WY	B-	A-	B-
Hulett, WY	B	B+	A
New Haven, WY	B-	B	A-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Moorcroft 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
Adair, OK	F	C-	C-
Monroe, OR	D-	D+	D+
Pine Lawn, MO	F	F	F
Pylesville, MD	A	B-	B-
Rio Vista, TX	B-	C+	C+
Gurdon, AR	D	D-	D-
Rockport, ME	C+	A+	A+
Fleetwood, NC	B-	C	C
Star Valley, AZ	A	B+	B+
Talala, OK	C+	D+	D+

Considering only the crime rate, Moorcroft 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 Moorcroft, WY average SchoolGrade of B-, with 44% actual proficiency versus 44% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Moorcroft schools on SchoolGrade

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