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Is Durango, Colorado Safe?

Population 19,733 · Safer than 44% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 19,733, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Durango earns a C+ with violent crime below the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,375 per 100K.

Durango Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricDurangoColorado AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate227.2325.1363.8
Property Crime Rate1712.72113.11,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate151.0--268.2
Theft Rate1375.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate239.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC+

194 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

227/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1713/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Durango

Violent crime in Durango is below the national average. The rate of 227.2 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1712.7 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,375 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Durango Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault151
056% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery32
051% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary289
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,375
098% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft239
075% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Durango Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Durango
227.2
State
325.1
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Durango
1712.7
State
2113.1
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Durango Safety

Is Durango safe?
It depends on where in Durango you are. The city gets a C+ overall, with violent crime below the national average and property crime close to the national average. Some areas are safer than others.
What is the crime rate in Durango?
194 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 227.2 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1712.7 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Durango safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Durango has a C+ grade, so it's not the safest destination, but tourist areas generally see less violent crime than the citywide average suggests.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Durango?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Durango generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Durango police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Durango?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Durango's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C+ grade overall.
How does Durango compare to other cities in Colorado?
Below average for the state. Durango ranks behind about 63% of Colorado cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 0.9x the national rate.
How safe is Durango to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Durango?
Mixed. Violent crime is below the national average, and property crime is close to the national average. It's not great, but it's not the worst either, landing at the 44th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Durango?
227.2 per 100,000, which is 38% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (151), robbery (32), 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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