The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Point Of Rocks, WY: Crime Maps and Statistics

D+

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	C+
Property Crime Grade	B
Other Crime Grade	F

Which crimes are included?

$42,764

Cost of Crime™ for Point Of Rocks, WY

In 2025, crime will cost $1,172 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Point Of Rocks 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 Point Of Rocks, WY Safe?

The D+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is higher than that of the average US city. Point Of Rocks ranks in the 30th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 30% of cities but less safe than 70%. This analysis applies only to Point Of Rocks's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Point Of Rocks is 32.08 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Point Of Rocks Residents generally consider the northwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Point Of Rocks varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 12 in the southeast neighborhoods to 1 in 39 in the northwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northwest parts of Point Of Rocks, 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 Point Of Rocks, WY

The total projected cost of crime in Point Of Rocks for 2025 is $42,764. This translates to approximately $470 per resident and $1,172 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.4% of the median household income in Point Of Rocks. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 59.4%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 27.4%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 13.1%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Point Of Rocks Compared to Other Cities?

Point Of Rocks, WY:	$470
Jackson, WY:	$570
Ranchettes, WY:	$182
Wyoming:	$330
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Point Of Rocks is $470 per year, which is $6 more than the national average and $140 more than Wyoming's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Point Of Rocks:

In Jackson, WY, crime costs $570 per person, which is $100 more than in Point Of Rocks.
In Ranchettes, WY, crime costs $182 per person, which is $288 less than in Point Of Rocks

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Point Of Rocks	Cost per Point Of Rocks Resident
Murder	$12,506	$137
Rape/Sexual Assault	$5,008	$55
Robbery	$194	$2
Assault	$5,230	$57
Kidnapping	$790	$9
Vehicle Theft	$374	$4
Burglary	$3,139	$34
Theft	$2,504	$28
Arson	$185	$2
Vandalism	$7,121	$78
Animal Cruelty	$95	$1
Drug Crimes	$5,302	$58
Identity Theft	$317	$3
Total Cost of Crime	$42,764	$470

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Point Of Rocks, 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 Point Of Rocks totals $108,102 ($1,188 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $150,866 ($1,658 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 Point Of Rocks 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 Point Of Rocks’s 91 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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Point Of Rocks 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 Point Of Rocks residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	2.001
Robbery	0.0677
Rape	0.9077
Murder	0.0731
Total Violent Crime	3.050 (C+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	5.312
Vehicle Theft	0.2651
Burglary	3.804
Arson	0.0841
Total Property Crime	9.465 (B)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1431
Drug Crimes	7.877
Vandalism	10.95
Identity Theft	0.4507
Animal Cruelty	0.1409
Total "Other" Rate	19.57 (F)

Individual Point Of Rocks Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

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

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Point Of Rocks 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
Hammond, SC	D-	D+	D+
Sunfair, CA	F	F	F
Summit, AL	C+	C	C
Sugden, OK	C-	D	D
Sugartown, NY	A+	B-	B-
Studley, KS	D+	C	C
Strool, SD	F	F	F
Stokesville, GA	A-	B	B
Stiles, TX	F	F	F
Hoover, SD	D	D+	D+

Considering only the crime rate, Point Of Rocks is less safe than the Wyoming state average and as safe as the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Point Of Rocks, WY average SchoolGrade of B-, with 41% actual proficiency versus 41% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Point Of Rocks schools on SchoolGrade

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