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Is Fruita, Colorado Safe?

Population 14,003 · Safer than 23% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 14,003, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Fruita earns a D+ with violent crime below the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,745 per 100K.

Fruita Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricFruitaColorado AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate291.9325.1363.8
Property Crime Rate2162.82113.11,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate213.0--268.2
Theft Rate1745.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate473.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

245.5 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

292/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2163/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Fruita

Violent crime in Fruita is below the national average. The rate of 291.9 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2162.8 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,745 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Fruita Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault213
079% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery38
060% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary401
01.5x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,745
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft473
01.5x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Fruita Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Fruita
291.9
State
325.1
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Fruita
2162.8
State
2113.1
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Fruita Safety

Is Fruita safe?
Not especially. Fruita earns a D+ with a crime rate of 245.5 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Fruita?
245.5 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 291.9 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2162.8 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Fruita safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Fruita's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,745 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Fruita?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Fruita generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Fruita police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Fruita?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Fruita's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D+ grade overall.
How does Fruita compare to other cities in Colorado?
Below average for the state. Fruita ranks behind about 68% of Colorado cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Fruita 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 Fruita?
Bad. A D+ grade and 245.5 per-thousand rate put Fruita below 77% of US cities. Violent crime at 292 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Fruita?
291.9 per 100,000, which is 20% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (213), robbery (38), and murder (5.0) 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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