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Is Loveland, Colorado Safe?

Population 81,387 · Safer than 14% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

With a violent crime rate close to the national average, Loveland faces real safety challenges. It earns a D- grade and ranks below 86% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,954 per 100K.

Loveland Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricLovelandColorado AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate370.1325.1363.8
Property Crime Rate2382.42113.11,832.3
Murder Rate8.0--5.7
Assault Rate277.0--268.2
Theft Rate1954.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate275.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD-

275.3 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

370/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD-

2382/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Loveland

Violent crime in Loveland is close to the national average. The rate of 370.1 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2382.4 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,954 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Loveland Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder8
01.4x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault277
01.0x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery45
071% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary384
01.4x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,954
01.4x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft275
086% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Loveland Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Loveland
370.1
State
325.1
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Loveland
2382.4
State
2113.1
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Loveland Safety

Is Loveland safe?
Not especially. Loveland earns a D- with a crime rate of 275.3 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 Loveland?
275.3 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 370.1 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2382.4 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Loveland safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Loveland's D- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,954 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Loveland?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Loveland generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Loveland police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Loveland?
No. Crime in Loveland has been trending down, which is good news for the D--rated city.
How does Loveland compare to other cities in Colorado?
Below average for the state. Loveland ranks behind about 86% of Colorado cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Loveland 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 Loveland?
Bad. A D- grade and 275.3 per-thousand rate put Loveland below 86% of US cities. Violent crime at 370 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Loveland?
370.1 per 100,000, which is 2% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (277), robbery (45), and murder (8.0) per 100,000.

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