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Is Littleton, Colorado Safe?

Population 46,246 · Safer than 14% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Crime in Littleton runs high. The city's D- grade puts it below 86% of US cities, with violent crime close to the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,860 per 100K.

Littleton Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricLittletonColorado AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate357.5325.1363.8
Property Crime Rate2410.72113.11,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate233.0--268.2
Theft Rate1860.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate250.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD-

276.8 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

358/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD-

2411/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Littleton

Violent crime in Littleton is close to the national average. The rate of 357.5 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2410.7 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,860 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Littleton Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault233
087% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery70
01.1x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary332
01.2x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,860
01.3x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft250
079% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Littleton Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Littleton
357.5
State
325.1
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Littleton
2410.7
State
2113.1
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Littleton Safety

Is Littleton safe?
Not especially. Littleton earns a D- with a crime rate of 276.8 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 Littleton?
276.8 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 357.5 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2410.7 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Littleton safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Littleton's D- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,860 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Littleton?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Littleton generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Littleton police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Littleton?
No. Crime in Littleton has been trending down, which is good news for the D--rated city.
How does Littleton compare to other cities in Colorado?
Below average for the state. Littleton ranks behind about 85% of Colorado cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Littleton to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Littleton?
Bad. A D- grade and 276.8 per-thousand rate put Littleton below 86% of US cities. Violent crime at 358 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Littleton?
357.5 per 100,000, which is 2% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (233), robbery (70), and murder (4.0) 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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