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

D+

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$478,322

Cost of Crime™ for Upton, WY

In 2025, crime will cost $1,061 per household.

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

The D+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is higher than that of the average US city. Upton ranks in the 25th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 25% of cities but less safe than 75%. This analysis applies only to Upton's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Upton is 34.30 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Upton Residents generally consider the northwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Upton varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 26 in the southeast neighborhoods to 1 in 30 in the northwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northeast parts of Upton, WY see the most incidents - about 14 per year. In contrast, the south part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Upton, WY

The total projected cost of crime in Upton for 2025 is $478,322. This translates to approximately $537 per resident and $1,061 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.2% of the median household income in Upton. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 55.0%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 33.1%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.9%

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

Upton, WY:	$537
Jackson, WY:	$570
Ranchettes, WY:	$182
Wyoming:	$330
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Upton is $537 per year, which is $73 more than the national average and $208 more than Wyoming's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Upton:

In Jackson, WY, crime costs $570 per person, which is $33 more than in Upton.
In Ranchettes, WY, crime costs $182 per person, which is $355 less than in Upton

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Upton	Cost per Upton Resident
Murder	$159,587	$179
Rape/Sexual Assault	$51,231	$58
Robbery	$2,058	$2
Assault	$68,535	$77
Kidnapping	$9,278	$10
Vehicle Theft	$23,799	$27
Burglary	$13,460	$15
Theft	$65,190	$73
Arson	$2,014	$2
Vandalism	$15,687	$18
Animal Cruelty	$1,537	$2
Drug Crimes	$63,251	$71
Identity Theft	$2,694	$3
Total Cost of Crime	$478,322	$537

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Upton, 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 Upton totals $1,318,764 ($1,482 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $1,797,086 ($2,019 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 Upton 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 west 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 Upton has 2, have the same problem. Of Upton’s 890 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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Upton 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 Upton residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	2.681
Robbery	0.0735
Rape	0.9494
Murder	0.0954
Total Violent Crime	3.800 (C-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	14.14
Vehicle Theft	1.727
Burglary	1.667
Arson	0.0937
Total Property Crime	17.63 (D+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1719
Drug Crimes	9.608
Vandalism	2.467
Identity Theft	0.3911
Animal Cruelty	0.2335
Total "Other" Rate	12.87 (D)

Individual Upton Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Pine Haven, WY	B-	B+	B+
Osage, WY	C+	B-	A-
Moorcroft, WY	B	A-	A
Four Corners, WY	B-	B-	A-
Sundance, WY	B	A	A
Newcastle, WY	C+	B-	B+
Devils Tower, WY	C	A-	B-
Carlile, WY	C+	B	A-
Rozet, WY	B	B+	B+
Oshoto, WY	C-	C+	B

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Upton 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
Emmet, AR	C	D	D
Unity, ID	B	B-	B-
Tennyson, IN	A-	A	A
Teec Nos Pos, AZ	D	F	F
Sulphur, KY	B-	B+	B+
Stillwater, PA	A+	A	A
James, TX	D+	D+	D+
Hamler, OH	D-	D-	D-
Gladbrook, IA	B	B-	B-
Fairfield Center, ME	B	A	A

Considering only the crime rate, Upton is less safe than the Wyoming state average and less safe than the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Upton, WY average SchoolGrade of B+, with 49% actual proficiency versus 45% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See Upton schools on SchoolGrade

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