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Is Evans, Colorado Safe?

Population 22,500 · Safer than 22% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 22,500, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Evans earns a D+ with violent crime below the national average. The trend has been positive. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,447 per 100K.

Evans Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricEvansColorado AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate265.0325.1363.8
Property Crime Rate2221.42113.11,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate203.0--268.2
Theft Rate1447.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate361.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

248.6 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

265/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2221/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Evans

Violent crime in Evans is below the national average. The rate of 265.0 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2221.4 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,447 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Evans Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault203
076% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery38
060% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary303
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,447
01.0x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft361
01.1x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Evans Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Evans
265.0
State
325.1
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Evans
2221.4
State
2113.1
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Evans Safety

Is Evans safe?
Not especially. Evans earns a D+ with a crime rate of 248.6 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Evans?
248.6 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 265.0 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2221.4 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Evans safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Evans's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,447 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Evans?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Evans generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Evans police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Evans?
No. Crime in Evans has been trending down, which is good news for the D+-rated city.
How does Evans compare to other cities in Colorado?
Below average for the state. Evans ranks behind about 84% of Colorado cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Evans 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 Evans?
Bad. A D+ grade and 248.6 per-thousand rate put Evans below 78% of US cities. Violent crime at 265 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Evans?
265.0 per 100,000, which is 27% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (203), robbery (38), 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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