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Is Erie, Colorado Safe?

Population 40,904 · Safer than 22% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Erie is a smaller community of 40,904 people with a D+ safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 250.7 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,981 per 100K.

Erie Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricErieColorado AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate278.6325.1363.8
Property Crime Rate2228.02113.11,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate223.0--268.2
Theft Rate1981.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate431.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

250.7 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

279/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2228/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Erie

Violent crime in Erie is below the national average. The rate of 278.6 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2228.0 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,981 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Erie Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault223
083% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery40
063% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary372
01.4x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,981
01.4x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft431
01.4x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Erie Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Erie
278.6
State
325.1
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Erie
2228.0
State
2113.1
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Erie Safety

Is Erie safe?
Not especially. Erie earns a D+ with a crime rate of 250.7 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Erie?
250.7 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 278.6 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2228.0 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Erie safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Erie's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,981 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Erie?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Erie generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Erie police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Erie?
No. Crime in Erie has been trending down, which is good news for the D+-rated city.
How does Erie compare to other cities in Colorado?
Below average for the state. Erie ranks behind about 69% of Colorado cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Erie 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 Erie?
Bad. A D+ grade and 250.7 per-thousand rate put Erie below 78% of US cities. Violent crime at 279 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Erie?
278.6 per 100,000, which is 23% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (223), robbery (40), 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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