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

B+

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$86,457

Cost of Crime™ for Parkerton, WY

In 2025, crime will cost $721 per household.

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

The B+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is lower than that of the average US city. Parkerton ranks in the 71st percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 71% of cities but less safe than 29%. This analysis applies only to Parkerton's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Parkerton is 17.81 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Parkerton Residents generally consider the west part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Parkerton varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 37 in the south neighborhoods to 1 in 73 in the west.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the west parts of Parkerton, WY see the most incidents - about 2 per year. In contrast, the southwest part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Parkerton, WY

The total projected cost of crime in Parkerton for 2025 is $86,457. This translates to approximately $285 per resident and $721 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.6% of the median household income in Parkerton. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 58.1%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 28.5%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 13.4%

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

Parkerton, WY:	$285
Jackson, WY:	$570
Ranchettes, WY:	$182
Wyoming:	$330
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Parkerton is $285 per year, which is $179 less than the national average and $44 less than Wyoming's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Parkerton:

In Jackson, WY, crime costs $570 per person, which is $285 more than in Parkerton.
In Ranchettes, WY, crime costs $182 per person, which is $103 less than in Parkerton

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Parkerton	Cost per Parkerton Resident
Murder	$26,626	$88
Rape/Sexual Assault	$15,959	$53
Robbery	$552	$2
Assault	$4,947	$16
Kidnapping	$2,115	$7
Vehicle Theft	$3,323	$11
Burglary	$5,986	$20
Theft	$6,831	$23
Arson	$530	$2
Vandalism	$7,674	$25
Animal Cruelty	$272	$1
Drug Crimes	$10,791	$36
Identity Theft	$850	$3
Total Cost of Crime	$86,457	$285

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Parkerton, 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 Parkerton totals $254,119 ($839 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $340,576 ($1,124 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 Parkerton 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 Parkerton’s 303 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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Parkerton 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 Parkerton residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	0.5685
Robbery	0.0580
Rape	0.8687
Murder	0.0468
Total Violent Crime	1.542 (A)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	4.353
Vehicle Theft	0.7083
Burglary	2.178
Arson	0.0724
Total Property Crime	7.312 (A-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1151
Drug Crimes	4.815
Vandalism	3.545
Identity Theft	0.3623
Animal Cruelty	0.1216
Total "Other" Rate	8.959 (C)

Individual Parkerton Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Evansville, WY	C+	B	B-
Glenrock, WY	B-	B	B+
Rolling Hills, WY	B-	B+	A-
Casper, WY	B-	A-	B
Bar Nunn, WY	A-	A	B
Mills, WY	B-	A	B
Antelope Hills, WY	D-	D	D
Paradise Valley, WY	D	C-	C-
Red Buttes Village, WY	D+	C	D+
Bill, WY	B-	A-	A

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Parkerton 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
South Bloomfield, NY	B+	B	B
Smyrna, OH	B-	A-	A-
Snell, MS	A+	A+	A+
Snipesville, GA	B-	B+	B+
Snowville, UT	F	D	D
Soldier, ID	D	C	C
Somerville, ME	A+	A+	A+
Sondheimer, LA	F	F	F
South Ashfield, MA	A	B+	B+
South Barre, MA	A-	C+	C+

Considering only the crime rate, Parkerton 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 Parkerton, WY average SchoolGrade of C+, with 40% actual proficiency versus 43% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See Parkerton schools on SchoolGrade

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