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Is Greenwood Village, Colorado Safe?

Population 15,323 · Safer than 39% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Greenwood Village is a smaller community of 15,323 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 205.1 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,188 per 100K.

Greenwood Village Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricGreenwood VillageColorado AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate412.2325.1363.8
Property Crime Rate1639.12113.11,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate323.0--268.2
Theft Rate1188.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate231.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

205.1 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

412/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC+

1639/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Greenwood Village

Violent crime in Greenwood Village is close to the national average. The rate of 412.2 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1639.1 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,188 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Assault is notable at 323 per 100K, above the national 268.2.

Greenwood Village Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault323
01.2x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery86
01.4x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary293
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,188
085% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft231
073% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Greenwood Village Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Greenwood Village
412.2
State
325.1
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Greenwood Village
1639.1
State
2113.1
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Greenwood Village Safety

Is Greenwood Village safe?
Not especially. Greenwood Village earns a C with a crime rate of 205.1 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 Greenwood Village?
205.1 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 412.2 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1639.1 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Greenwood Village safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Greenwood Village 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 Greenwood Village?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Greenwood Village generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Greenwood Village police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Greenwood Village?
No. Crime in Greenwood Village has been trending down, which is good news for the C-rated city.
How does Greenwood Village compare to other cities in Colorado?
Middle of the pack for Colorado. Greenwood Village isn't the safest option in the state, but it's not the most concerning either, ranking around the 45th percentile among Colorado cities.
How safe is Greenwood Village to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Greenwood Village?
Mixed. Violent crime is close to 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 39th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Greenwood Village?
412.2 per 100,000, which is 13% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (323), robbery (86), and murder (6.0) per 100,000.

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