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Is Greeley, Colorado Safe?

Population 115,073 · Safer than 29% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Greeley earns a C- safety grade with 230 crimes per 1,000 residents. Violent crime runs above the national average, putting the city behind 71% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,395 per 100K.

Greeley Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricGreeleyColorado AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate455.0325.1363.8
Property Crime Rate1845.42113.11,832.3
Murder Rate8.0--5.7
Assault Rate270.0--268.2
Theft Rate1395.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate458.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

230 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD

455/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1845/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Greeley

Violent crime in Greeley is above the national average. The rate of 455.0 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1845.4 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,395 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Greeley Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder8
01.4x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault270
01.0x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery70
01.1x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary266
099% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,395
0100% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft458
01.4x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Greeley Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Greeley
455.0
State
325.1
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Greeley
1845.4
State
2113.1
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Greeley Safety

Is Greeley safe?
Not especially. Greeley earns a C- with a crime rate of 230 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs above the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Greeley?
230 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 455.0 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1845.4 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Greeley safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Greeley's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,395 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Greeley?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Greeley generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Greeley police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Greeley?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Greeley's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C- grade overall.
How does Greeley compare to other cities in Colorado?
Below average for the state. Greeley ranks behind about 73% of Colorado cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Greeley to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is above the national average. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Greeley?
Bad. A C- grade and 230 per-thousand rate put Greeley below 71% of US cities. Violent crime at 455 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Greeley?
455.0 per 100,000, which is 25% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (270), robbery (70), and murder (8.0) 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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