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Is Fountain, Colorado Safe?

Population 29,450 · Safer than 37% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Fountain is a smaller community of 29,450 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 210.8 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,431 per 100K.

Fountain Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricFountainColorado AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate285.9325.1363.8
Property Crime Rate1821.82113.11,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate227.0--268.2
Theft Rate1431.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate187.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

210.8 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

286/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1822/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Fountain

Violent crime in Fountain is below the national average. The rate of 285.9 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1821.8 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,431 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Fountain Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault227
085% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery71
01.1x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary333
01.2x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,431
01.0x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft187
059% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Fountain Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Fountain
285.9
State
325.1
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Fountain
1821.8
State
2113.1
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Fountain Safety

Is Fountain safe?
Not especially. Fountain earns a C with a crime rate of 210.8 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Fountain?
210.8 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 285.9 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1821.8 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Fountain safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Fountain 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 Fountain?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Fountain generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Fountain police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Fountain?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Fountain's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C grade overall.
How does Fountain compare to other cities in Colorado?
Below average for the state. Fountain ranks behind about 72% of Colorado cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Fountain 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 Fountain?
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 37th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Fountain?
285.9 per 100,000, which is 21% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (227), robbery (71), 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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