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Is Lone Tree, Colorado Safe?

Population 15,278 · Safer than 19% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Lone Tree has a crime problem that shows up in the data. The D safety grade reflects a violent crime rate close to the national average and an overall rate of 258.9 per 1,000 residents. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,470 per 100K.

Lone Tree Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricLone TreeColorado AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate342.0325.1363.8
Property Crime Rate2246.92113.11,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate235.0--268.2
Theft Rate1470.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate414.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

258.9 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

342/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2247/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Lone Tree

Violent crime in Lone Tree is close to the national average. The rate of 342.0 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2246.9 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,470 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Lone Tree Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault235
088% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery60
095% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary252
093% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,470
01.0x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft414
01.3x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Lone Tree Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Lone Tree
342.0
State
325.1
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Lone Tree
2246.9
State
2113.1
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Lone Tree Safety

Is Lone Tree safe?
Not especially. Lone Tree earns a D with a crime rate of 258.9 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 Lone Tree?
258.9 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 342.0 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2246.9 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Lone Tree safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Lone Tree's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,470 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Lone Tree?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Lone Tree generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Lone Tree police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Lone Tree?
No. Crime in Lone Tree has been trending down, which is good news for the D-rated city.
How does Lone Tree compare to other cities in Colorado?
Below average for the state. Lone Tree ranks behind about 91% of Colorado cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Lone Tree 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 Lone Tree?
Bad. A D grade and 258.9 per-thousand rate put Lone Tree below 81% of US cities. Violent crime at 342 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Lone Tree?
342.0 per 100,000, which is 6% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (235), robbery (60), and murder (3.0) 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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