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Is Fort Collins, Colorado Safe?

Population 171,500 · Safer than 16% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Crime in Fort Collins runs high. The city's D grade puts it below 84% of US cities, with violent crime above the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,670 per 100K.

Fort Collins Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricFort CollinsColorado AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate433.7325.1363.8
Property Crime Rate2267.22113.11,832.3
Murder Rate9.0--5.7
Assault Rate257.0--268.2
Theft Rate1670.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate281.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

270.1 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD

434/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2267/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Fort Collins

Violent crime in Fort Collins is above the national average. The rate of 433.7 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2267.2 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,670 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Fort Collins Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder9
01.6x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault257
096% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery97
01.5x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary263
097% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,670
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft281
088% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Fort Collins Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Fort Collins
433.7
State
325.1
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Fort Collins
2267.2
State
2113.1
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Fort Collins Safety

Is Fort Collins safe?
Not especially. Fort Collins earns a D with a crime rate of 270.1 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs above the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Fort Collins?
270.1 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 433.7 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2267.2 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Fort Collins safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Fort Collins's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,670 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Fort Collins?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Fort Collins generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Fort Collins police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Fort Collins?
Crime rates have held steady in Fort Collins, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its D grade.
How does Fort Collins compare to other cities in Colorado?
Below average for the state. Fort Collins ranks behind about 92% of Colorado cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Fort Collins to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is above the national average. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Fort Collins?
Bad. A D grade and 270.1 per-thousand rate put Fort Collins below 84% of US cities. Violent crime at 434 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Fort Collins?
433.7 per 100,000, which is 19% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (257), robbery (97), and murder (9.0) 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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