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Is Englewood, Colorado Safe?

Population 35,305 · Safer than 38% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 35,305, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Englewood earns a C with violent crime below the national average. The trend has been positive. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,619 per 100K.

Englewood Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricEnglewoodColorado AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate256.3325.1363.8
Property Crime Rate1820.62113.11,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate177.0--268.2
Theft Rate1619.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate440.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

207.7 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

256/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1821/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Englewood

Violent crime in Englewood is below the national average. The rate of 256.3 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1820.6 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,619 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Englewood Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault177
066% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery48
076% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary271
01.0x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,619
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft440
01.4x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Englewood Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Englewood
256.3
State
325.1
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Englewood
1820.6
State
2113.1
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Englewood Safety

Is Englewood safe?
Not especially. Englewood earns a C with a crime rate of 207.7 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Englewood?
207.7 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 256.3 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1820.6 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Englewood safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Englewood 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 Englewood?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Englewood generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Englewood police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Englewood?
No. Crime in Englewood has been trending down, which is good news for the C-rated city.
How does Englewood compare to other cities in Colorado?
Below average for the state. Englewood ranks behind about 72% of Colorado cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Englewood to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Englewood?
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 38th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Englewood?
256.3 per 100,000, which is 30% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (177), robbery (48), and murder (5.0) 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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