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Is Lafayette, Colorado Safe?

Population 30,116 · Safer than 24% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Lafayette is a smaller community of 30,116 people with a D+ safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 244.3 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,846 per 100K.

Lafayette Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricLafayetteColorado AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate229.2325.1363.8
Property Crime Rate2214.02113.11,832.3
Murder Rate2.0--5.7
Assault Rate174.0--268.2
Theft Rate1846.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate198.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

244.3 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

229/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2214/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Lafayette

Violent crime in Lafayette is below the national average. The rate of 229.2 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2214.0 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,846 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Lafayette Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder2
035% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault174
065% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery30
047% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary387
01.4x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,846
01.3x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft198
062% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Lafayette Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Lafayette
229.2
State
325.1
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Lafayette
2214.0
State
2113.1
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Lafayette Safety

Is Lafayette safe?
Not especially. Lafayette earns a D+ with a crime rate of 244.3 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Lafayette?
244.3 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 229.2 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2214.0 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Lafayette safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Lafayette's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,846 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Lafayette?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Lafayette generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Lafayette police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Lafayette?
Crime rates have held steady in Lafayette, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its D+ grade.
How does Lafayette compare to other cities in Colorado?
Below average for the state. Lafayette ranks behind about 85% of Colorado cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Lafayette to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Lafayette?
Bad. A D+ grade and 244.3 per-thousand rate put Lafayette below 76% of US cities. Violent crime at 229 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Lafayette?
229.2 per 100,000, which is 37% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (174), robbery (30), and murder (2.0) 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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