CityCheck
CitiesSafetyAskPlan
D+

Is Johnstown, Colorado Safe?

Population 22,433 · Safer than 20% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Crime in Johnstown runs high. The city's D+ grade puts it below 80% of US cities, with violent crime close to the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,719 per 100K.

Johnstown Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricJohnstownColorado AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate351.6325.1363.8
Property Crime Rate2195.02113.11,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate207.0--268.2
Theft Rate1719.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate356.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

254.7 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

352/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2195/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Johnstown

Violent crime in Johnstown is close to the national average. The rate of 351.6 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2195.0 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,719 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Johnstown Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault207
077% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery62
098% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary373
01.4x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,719
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft356
01.1x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Johnstown Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Johnstown
351.6
State
325.1
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Johnstown
2195.0
State
2113.1
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Johnstown Safety

Is Johnstown safe?
Not especially. Johnstown earns a D+ with a crime rate of 254.7 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 Johnstown?
254.7 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 351.6 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2195.0 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Johnstown safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Johnstown's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,719 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Johnstown?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Johnstown generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Johnstown police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Johnstown?
Crime rates have held steady in Johnstown, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its D+ grade.
How does Johnstown compare to other cities in Colorado?
Below average for the state. Johnstown ranks behind about 88% of Colorado cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Johnstown to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Johnstown?
Bad. A D+ grade and 254.7 per-thousand rate put Johnstown below 80% of US cities. Violent crime at 352 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Johnstown?
351.6 per 100,000, which is 3% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (207), robbery (62), and murder (4.0) per 100,000.

Nearby Cities in Colorado

Similar-sized communities in Colorado. Compare crime rates across the state.

D+
See crime rates in Evans22,500 pop · Grade D+
D+
See crime rates in Montrose21,583 pop · Grade D+
C+
See crime rates in Louisville20,581 pop · Grade C+
C-
See crime rates in Golden20,390 pop · Grade C-
C-
See crime rates in Firestone20,129 pop · Grade C-
C+
See crime rates in Durango19,733 pop · Grade C+
View all Colorado city safety grades

Looking for things to do? See activities, events and places in Johnstown

Get weekly safety updates for Johnstown

Weekly crime trend updates and safety grade changes delivered to your inbox.

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.

Know before you go

CityCheck covers safety grades, crime data, and things to do for every US city.

Explore cities