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Is Cañon City, Colorado Safe?

Population 17,030 · Safer than 31% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Cañon City is a smaller community of 17,030 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 224.8 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,405 per 100K.

Cañon City Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricCañon CityColorado AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate357.0325.1363.8
Property Crime Rate1890.92113.11,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate211.0--268.2
Theft Rate1405.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate429.0--318.3

All rates per 100,000 residents. 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report + Census Bureau population estimates.

Overall SafetyC

224.8 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

357/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1891/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Cañon City

Violent crime in Cañon City is close to the national average. The rate of 357.0 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1890.9 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,405 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Cañon City Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault211
079% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery48
076% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary305
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,405
01.0x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft429
01.3x national avgAvg: 318.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. Vertical marker = national average.

How Cañon City Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Cañon City
357.0
State
325.1
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Cañon City
1890.9
State
2113.1
National
1832.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. National averages from 2023 FBI UCR data.

Frequently Asked Questions About Cañon City Safety

Is Cañon City safe?
Not especially. Cañon City earns a C with a crime rate of 224.8 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs close to the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Cañon City?
224.8 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 357.0 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1890.9 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Cañon City safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Cañon City's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,405 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Cañon City?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Cañon City generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Cañon City police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Cañon City?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Cañon City's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C grade overall.
How does Cañon City compare to other cities in Colorado?
Below average for the state. Cañon City ranks behind about 64% of Colorado cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Cañon City to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Cañon City?
Bad. A C grade and 224.8 per-thousand rate put Cañon City below 69% of US cities. Violent crime at 357 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Cañon City?
357.0 per 100,000, which is 2% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (211), robbery (48), and murder (3.0) per 100,000.

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