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Is Castle Rock, Colorado Safe?

Population 83,815 · Safer than 21% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Castle Rock earns a D+ safety grade with 252 crimes per 1,000 residents. Violent crime runs close to the national average, putting the city behind 79% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,474 per 100K.

Castle Rock Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricCastle RockColorado AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate323.5325.1363.8
Property Crime Rate2196.82113.11,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate249.0--268.2
Theft Rate1474.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate230.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

252 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

324/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2197/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Castle Rock

Violent crime in Castle Rock is close to the national average. The rate of 323.5 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2196.8 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,474 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Castle Rock Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault249
093% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery39
062% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary395
01.5x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,474
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft230
072% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Castle Rock Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Castle Rock
323.5
State
325.1
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Castle Rock
2196.8
State
2113.1
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Castle Rock Safety

Is Castle Rock safe?
Not especially. Castle Rock earns a D+ with a crime rate of 252 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 Rock?
252 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 323.5 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2196.8 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Castle Rock safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Castle Rock's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,474 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Castle Rock?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Castle Rock generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Castle Rock police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Castle Rock?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Castle Rock's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D+ grade overall.
How does Castle Rock compare to other cities in Colorado?
Below average for the state. Castle Rock ranks behind about 70% of Colorado cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Castle Rock 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 Rock?
Bad. A D+ grade and 252 per-thousand rate put Castle Rock below 79% of US cities. Violent crime at 324 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Castle Rock?
323.5 per 100,000, which is 11% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (249), robbery (39), and murder (4.0) per 100,000.

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2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report data and Census Bureau population estimates. Safety grades calculated using national and state-level crime rate distributions. Not a substitute for local law enforcement guidance.

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