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Is Centennial, Colorado Safe?

Population 108,658 · Safer than 12% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Crime in Centennial runs high. The city's D- grade puts it below 88% of US cities, with violent crime close to the national average. Theft is the most common offense at 2,190 per 100K, which is well above the national average.

Centennial Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricCentennialColorado AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate416.8325.1363.8
Property Crime Rate2451.02113.11,832.3
Murder Rate8.0--5.7
Assault Rate292.0--268.2
Theft Rate2190.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate344.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD-

286.8 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

417/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD-

2451/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Centennial

Violent crime in Centennial is close to the national average. The rate of 416.8 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2451.0 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 2,190 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Centennial Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder8
01.4x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault292
01.1x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery68
01.1x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary398
01.5x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft2,190
01.6x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft344
01.1x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Centennial Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Centennial
416.8
State
325.1
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Centennial
2451.0
State
2113.1
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Centennial Safety

Is Centennial safe?
Not especially. Centennial earns a D- with a crime rate of 286.8 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 Centennial?
286.8 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 416.8 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2451.0 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Centennial safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Centennial's D- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (2,190 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Centennial?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Centennial generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Centennial police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Centennial?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Centennial's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D- grade overall.
How does Centennial compare to other cities in Colorado?
Below average for the state. Centennial ranks behind about 93% of Colorado cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Centennial to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Centennial?
Bad. A D- grade and 286.8 per-thousand rate put Centennial below 88% of US cities. Violent crime at 417 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Centennial?
416.8 per 100,000, which is 15% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (292), robbery (68), and murder (8.0) 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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