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Is Fort Lupton, Colorado Safe?

Population 10,402 · Safer than 30% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Fort Lupton is a smaller community of 10,402 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs well below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 226.4 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,371 per 100K.

Fort Lupton Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricFort LuptonColorado AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate217.0325.1363.8
Property Crime Rate2046.92113.11,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate171.0--268.2
Theft Rate1371.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate210.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

226.4 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

217/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2047/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Fort Lupton

Violent crime in Fort Lupton is well below the national average. The rate of 217.0 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2046.9 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,371 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Fort Lupton Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault171
064% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery36
057% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary340
01.3x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,371
098% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft210
066% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Fort Lupton Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Fort Lupton
217.0
State
325.1
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Fort Lupton
2046.9
State
2113.1
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Fort Lupton Safety

Is Fort Lupton safe?
Not especially. Fort Lupton earns a C with a crime rate of 226.4 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs well below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Fort Lupton?
226.4 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 217.0 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2046.9 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Fort Lupton safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Fort Lupton's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,371 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Fort Lupton?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Fort Lupton generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Fort Lupton police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Fort Lupton?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Fort Lupton's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C grade overall.
How does Fort Lupton compare to other cities in Colorado?
Below average for the state. Fort Lupton ranks behind about 71% of Colorado cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Fort Lupton to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is well below the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Fort Lupton?
Bad. A C grade and 226.4 per-thousand rate put Fort Lupton below 70% of US cities. Violent crime at 217 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Fort Lupton?
217.0 per 100,000, which is 40% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (171), robbery (36), and murder (3.0) per 100,000.

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