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Is Longmont, Colorado Safe?

Population 100,109 · Safer than 28% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Longmont, Colorado sits below average for US cities. The C- grade comes from a 232.4 crime rate per 1,000 and violent crime close to the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,666 per 100K.

Longmont Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricLongmontColorado AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate387.9325.1363.8
Property Crime Rate1936.22113.11,832.3
Murder Rate7.0--5.7
Assault Rate292.0--268.2
Theft Rate1666.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate269.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

232.4 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

388/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

1936/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Longmont

Violent crime in Longmont is close to the national average. The rate of 387.9 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1936.2 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,666 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Longmont Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder7
01.2x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault292
01.1x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery92
01.5x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary295
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,666
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft269
085% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Longmont Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Longmont
387.9
State
325.1
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Longmont
1936.2
State
2113.1
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Longmont Safety

Is Longmont safe?
Not especially. Longmont earns a C- with a crime rate of 232.4 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 Longmont?
232.4 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 387.9 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1936.2 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Longmont safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Longmont's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,666 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Longmont?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Longmont generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Longmont police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Longmont?
No. Crime in Longmont has been trending down, which is good news for the C--rated city.
How does Longmont compare to other cities in Colorado?
Below average for the state. Longmont ranks behind about 72% of Colorado cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Longmont 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 Longmont?
Bad. A C- grade and 232.4 per-thousand rate put Longmont below 72% of US cities. Violent crime at 388 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Longmont?
387.9 per 100,000, which is 7% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (292), robbery (92), and murder (7.0) 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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