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Is Castle Pines, Colorado Safe?

Population 15,583 · Safer than 19% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

With a violent crime rate close to the national average, Castle Pines faces real safety challenges. It earns a D grade and ranks below 81% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,441 per 100K.

Castle Pines Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricCastle PinesColorado AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate343.7325.1363.8
Property Crime Rate2232.82113.11,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate250.0--268.2
Theft Rate1441.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate525.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

257.6 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

344/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2233/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Castle Pines

Violent crime in Castle Pines is close to the national average. The rate of 343.7 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2232.8 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,441 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Castle Pines Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault250
093% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery45
071% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary376
01.4x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,441
01.0x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft525
01.6x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Castle Pines Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Castle Pines
343.7
State
325.1
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Castle Pines
2232.8
State
2113.1
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Castle Pines Safety

Is Castle Pines safe?
Not especially. Castle Pines earns a D with a crime rate of 257.6 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 Castle Pines?
257.6 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 343.7 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2232.8 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Castle Pines safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Castle Pines's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,441 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Castle Pines?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Castle Pines generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Castle Pines police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Castle Pines?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Castle Pines's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D grade overall.
How does Castle Pines compare to other cities in Colorado?
Below average for the state. Castle Pines ranks behind about 90% of Colorado cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Castle Pines 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 Castle Pines?
Bad. A D grade and 257.6 per-thousand rate put Castle Pines below 81% of US cities. Violent crime at 344 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Castle Pines?
343.7 per 100,000, which is 6% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (250), robbery (45), and murder (3.0) per 100,000.

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