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Is Firestone, Colorado Safe?

Population 20,129 · Safer than 26% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Firestone is a smaller community of 20,129 people with a C- safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 237.8 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,288 per 100K.

Firestone Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricFirestoneColorado AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate307.9325.1363.8
Property Crime Rate2069.72113.11,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate234.0--268.2
Theft Rate1288.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate526.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

237.8 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

308/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2070/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Firestone

Violent crime in Firestone is below the national average. The rate of 307.9 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2069.7 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,288 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Firestone Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault234
087% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery75
01.2x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary301
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,288
092% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft526
01.7x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Firestone Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Firestone
307.9
State
325.1
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Firestone
2069.7
State
2113.1
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Firestone Safety

Is Firestone safe?
Not especially. Firestone earns a C- with a crime rate of 237.8 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Firestone?
237.8 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 307.9 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2069.7 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Firestone safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Firestone's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,288 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Firestone?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Firestone generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Firestone police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Firestone?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Firestone's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C- grade overall.
How does Firestone compare to other cities in Colorado?
Below average for the state. Firestone ranks behind about 69% of Colorado cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Firestone 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 Firestone?
Bad. A C- grade and 237.8 per-thousand rate put Firestone below 74% of US cities. Violent crime at 308 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Firestone?
307.9 per 100,000, which is 15% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (234), robbery (75), 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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