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Is Monument, Colorado Safe?

Population 13,813 · Safer than 23% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Monument is a smaller community of 13,813 people with a D+ safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 247.4 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,316 per 100K.

Monument Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricMonumentColorado AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate330.6325.1363.8
Property Crime Rate2143.22113.11,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate192.0--268.2
Theft Rate1316.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate401.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

247.4 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

331/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2143/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Monument

Violent crime in Monument is close to the national average. The rate of 330.6 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2143.2 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,316 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Monument Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault192
072% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery59
093% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary357
01.3x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,316
094% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft401
01.3x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Monument Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Monument
330.6
State
325.1
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Monument
2143.2
State
2113.1
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Monument Safety

Is Monument safe?
Not especially. Monument earns a D+ with a crime rate of 247.4 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 Monument?
247.4 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 330.6 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2143.2 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Monument safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Monument's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,316 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Monument?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Monument generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Monument police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Monument?
No. Crime in Monument has been trending down, which is good news for the D+-rated city.
How does Monument compare to other cities in Colorado?
Below average for the state. Monument ranks behind about 80% of Colorado cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Monument 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 Monument?
Bad. A D+ grade and 247.4 per-thousand rate put Monument below 77% of US cities. Violent crime at 331 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Monument?
330.6 per 100,000, which is 9% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (192), robbery (59), and murder (6.0) 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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