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Is Commerce City, Colorado Safe?

Population 72,345 · Safer than 16% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

With a violent crime rate below the national average, Commerce City faces real safety challenges. It earns a D grade and ranks below 84% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 2,097 per 100K.

Commerce City Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricCommerce CityColorado AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate248.9325.1363.8
Property Crime Rate2449.62113.11,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate188.0--268.2
Theft Rate2097.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate599.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

269.9 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

249/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD-

2450/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Commerce City

Violent crime in Commerce City is below the national average. The rate of 248.9 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2449.6 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 2,097 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Commerce City Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault188
070% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery29
046% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary301
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft2,097
01.5x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft599
01.9x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Commerce City Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Commerce City
248.9
State
325.1
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Commerce City
2449.6
State
2113.1
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Commerce City Safety

Is Commerce City safe?
Not especially. Commerce City earns a D with a crime rate of 269.9 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Commerce City?
269.9 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 248.9 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2449.6 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Commerce City safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Commerce City's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (2,097 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Commerce City?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Commerce City generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Commerce City police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Commerce City?
Crime rates have held steady in Commerce City, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its D grade.
How does Commerce City compare to other cities in Colorado?
Below average for the state. Commerce City ranks behind about 74% of Colorado cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Commerce City to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Commerce City?
Bad. A D grade and 269.9 per-thousand rate put Commerce City below 84% of US cities. Violent crime at 249 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Commerce City?
248.9 per 100,000, which is 32% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (188), robbery (29), and murder (3.0) 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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