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Is Colorado Springs, Colorado Safe?

Population 494,743 · Safer than 16% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Crime in Colorado Springs runs high. The city's D grade puts it below 84% of US cities, with violent crime above the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,661 per 100K.

Colorado Springs Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricColorado SpringsColorado AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate467.5325.1363.8
Property Crime Rate2214.92113.11,832.3
Murder Rate7.0--5.7
Assault Rate284.0--268.2
Theft Rate1661.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate405.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

268.2 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD-

468/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2215/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Colorado Springs

Violent crime in Colorado Springs is above the national average. The rate of 467.5 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2214.9 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,661 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Colorado Springs Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder7
01.2x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault284
01.1x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery115
01.8x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary397
01.5x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,661
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft405
01.3x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Colorado Springs Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Colorado Springs
467.5
State
325.1
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Colorado Springs
2214.9
State
2113.1
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Colorado Springs Safety

Is Colorado Springs safe?
Not especially. Colorado Springs earns a D with a crime rate of 268.2 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs above the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Colorado Springs?
268.2 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 467.5 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2214.9 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Colorado Springs safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Colorado Springs's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,661 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Colorado Springs?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Colorado Springs generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Colorado Springs police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Colorado Springs?
No. Crime in Colorado Springs has been trending down, which is good news for the D-rated city.
How does Colorado Springs compare to other cities in Colorado?
Below average for the state. Colorado Springs ranks behind about 74% of Colorado cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Colorado Springs to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is above the national average. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Colorado Springs?
Bad. A D grade and 268.2 per-thousand rate put Colorado Springs below 84% of US cities. Violent crime at 468 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Colorado Springs?
467.5 per 100,000, which is 29% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (284), robbery (115), and murder (7.0) 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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