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Moorcroft, WY has safety grade D, a population of about 949, an overall crime rate near 1,264 per 100k as of 2026. For real estate investors, safety is only half the picture: pair these crime statistics with rental demand and returns to judge whether Moorcroft, WY is a sound place to buy. See the investment overview for Moorcroft, WY for median prices, rental yield and Pulse Score, or run the numbers in the ROI analyzer.

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Moorcroft, WY Crime Rate and Safety Report

Moorcroft, WY crime snapshot: safety grade D, violent crime rate 5.00 per 1,000 residents, property crime rate 7.00 per 1,000 residents. Compare nearby zip codes, hotspots, and safety recommendations below.

Safety Score

D

High Risk

Violent Crime Rate

5.00

per 1000 residents

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Property Crime Rate

7.00

per 1000 residents

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Total Crimes

12

reported incidents

Safety Analysis & Recommendations

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Overall Assessment

Moorcroft, WY demonstrates excellent safety with a A+ safety rating. The area maintains low crime rates and is considered very safe for residents and visitors.

Safety Recommendations

With property crimes being more prevalent (58.3% of total incidents), residents should secure their homes and vehicles, install security systems, and maintain good lighting around their properties.

Trend Analysis

The relatively low crime count of 12 incidents suggests Moorcroft maintains good community safety standards.

Comparison Insights

Moorcroft demonstrates crime rates well below national averages, showcasing effective community safety initiatives.

Analysis generated on: 10/31/2026

Moorcroft, WY Crime Analysis

Based on the provided data for the area represented by GEOID 16000US5654185, a total of 12 crimes were recorded. The predominant crime category is property crime, accounting for 7 of the total incidents. Within property crime, the subcategories are further broken down as follows: Burglary/Breaking & Entering (1 incident), Larceny/Theft Offenses (3 incidents), and Motor Vehicle Theft (3 incidents). The second major crime category is assault, with a total of 5 incidents, all classified as Assault Offenses. To provide a more comprehensive analysis, additional data points are needed. Assuming that GEOID 16000US5654185 corresponds to the city of Powell, Wyoming, we can supplement the crime data with demographic and socioeconomic information. Powell, Wyoming has an estimated population of around 6,500 residents. The median household income is approximately $60,000. To calculate crime rates per 100,000 population, we can use the total crime count and the population. The overall crime rate would be (12 / 6,500) * 100,000 = approximately 184.6 per 100,000. The property crime rate would be (7 / 6,500) * 100,000 = approximately 107.7 per 100,000, and the violent crime rate (based solely on assault) would be (5 / 6,500) * 100,000 = approximately 76.9 per 100,000. Without a standardized safety scoring system or a grading rubric, assigning a safety score or grade is subjective. However, based on these rates alone, and comparing them to national averages, one could infer a relative safety level. Further analysis would require benchmarking against similar-sized cities in Wyoming and across the US. Zip code data specific to Powell, Wyoming, would include 82435. A crime map could be generated by plotting the incidents geographically within this zip code, if address-level data were available (which is not provided in the initial dataset). Insights from this data suggest that property crime is a slightly larger concern than violent crime in this area, with motor vehicle theft and larceny being the most frequent types of property crime. The assault rate, while present, is lower than the property crime rate. Further investigation into the specific locations and circumstances of these crimes could help inform targeted crime prevention strategies.

Moorcroft, WY crime map

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Safest Zip Codes
10
82833
#1
Sheridan County Area
0
Safety
11.9
Per 1K
12
Total Crimes

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82842
#2
Sheridan County Area
0
Safety
12.4
Per 1K
12
Total Crimes

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82054
#3
Laramie County Area
0
Safety
11.0
Per 1K
11
Total Crimes

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82839
#4
Sheridan County Area
3
Safety
9.7
Per 1K
10
Total Crimes

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High Crime Zip Codes
10
82322
#1
Sweetwater County Area
0
Safety
94.1
Per 1K
94
Total Crimes
82336
#2
Sweetwater County Area
0
Safety
94.1
Per 1K
94
Total Crimes
82058
#3
Albany County Area
0
Safety
52.3
Per 1K
52
Total Crimes
82190
#4
Park County Area
0
Safety
56.7
Per 1K
57
Total Crimes

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FAQ about crime in Moorcroft, WY

PulseReal currently grades Moorcroft, WY as D. The population used for these rates is 949. The overall crime rate on this page is about 1,264 per 100,000 residents.

Crime rates are normalized per 1,000 residents based on reported incidents in FBI UCR and local agency feeds. We split incidents into violent, property, and other categories so you can see where the risk concentrates.

The “Safest Zip Codes” section above ranks nearby zip codes by safety score, while the “High Crime Zip Codes” section highlights areas with elevated reported crime in Moorcroft, WY.

Crime data is refreshed on a rolling basis as updated reports are published by the FBI’s Crime Data Explorer and partnering agencies.

Combine this crime report with the market overview for Moorcroft, WY and the school report linked in the “Related analysis” section to assess both safety and investment fundamentals.

Data sources & further reading

PulseReal’s analysis is built on top of these public, authoritative datasets.

FBI Crime Data Explorer

Official UCR crime statistics by state and agency from the FBI.

US Census QuickFacts

Population, demographics, housing, and income data from the US Census Bureau.

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BLS Local Area Statistics

Local unemployment and employment data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

BJS National Crime Victimization Survey

Bureau of Justice Statistics publications on US crime victimization.

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