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Is Glenwood Springs, Colorado Safe?

Population 10,395 · Safer than 20% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Glenwood Springs has a crime problem that shows up in the data. The D+ safety grade reflects a violent crime rate close to the national average and an overall rate of 254.8 per 1,000 residents. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,535 per 100K.

Glenwood Springs Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricGlenwood SpringsColorado AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate325.9325.1363.8
Property Crime Rate2222.52113.11,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate216.0--268.2
Theft Rate1535.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate547.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

254.8 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

326/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2223/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Glenwood Springs

Violent crime in Glenwood Springs is close to the national average. The rate of 325.9 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2222.5 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,535 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Glenwood Springs Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault216
081% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery81
01.3x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary324
01.2x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,535
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft547
01.7x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Glenwood Springs Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Glenwood Springs
325.9
State
325.1
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Glenwood Springs
2222.5
State
2113.1
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Glenwood Springs Safety

Is Glenwood Springs safe?
Not especially. Glenwood Springs earns a D+ with a crime rate of 254.8 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs close to the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Glenwood Springs?
254.8 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 325.9 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2222.5 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Glenwood Springs safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Glenwood Springs's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,535 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Glenwood Springs?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Glenwood Springs generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Glenwood Springs police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Glenwood Springs?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Glenwood Springs's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D+ grade overall.
How does Glenwood Springs compare to other cities in Colorado?
Below average for the state. Glenwood Springs ranks behind about 81% of Colorado cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Glenwood Springs to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Glenwood Springs?
Bad. A D+ grade and 254.8 per-thousand rate put Glenwood Springs below 80% of US cities. Violent crime at 326 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Glenwood Springs?
325.9 per 100,000, which is 10% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (216), robbery (81), 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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