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Is Federal Heights, Colorado Safe?

Population 14,075 · Safer than 36% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Federal Heights is a smaller community of 14,075 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 211.7 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,323 per 100K.

Federal Heights Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricFederal HeightsColorado AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate245.9325.1363.8
Property Crime Rate1871.52113.11,832.3
Murder Rate2.0--5.7
Assault Rate160.0--268.2
Theft Rate1323.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate267.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

211.7 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

246/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1872/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Federal Heights

Violent crime in Federal Heights is below the national average. The rate of 245.9 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1871.5 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,323 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Federal Heights Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder2
035% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault160
060% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery45
071% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary336
01.2x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,323
094% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft267
084% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Federal Heights Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Federal Heights
245.9
State
325.1
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Federal Heights
1871.5
State
2113.1
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Federal Heights Safety

Is Federal Heights safe?
Not especially. Federal Heights earns a C with a crime rate of 211.7 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Federal Heights?
211.7 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 245.9 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1871.5 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Federal Heights safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Federal Heights 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 Federal Heights?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Federal Heights generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Federal Heights police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Federal Heights?
No. Crime in Federal Heights has been trending down, which is good news for the C-rated city.
How does Federal Heights compare to other cities in Colorado?
Below average for the state. Federal Heights ranks behind about 69% of Colorado cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Federal Heights 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 Federal Heights?
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 36th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Federal Heights?
245.9 per 100,000, which is 32% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (160), robbery (45), and murder (2.0) 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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