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Is Northglenn, Colorado Safe?

Population 38,893 · Safer than 32% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 38,893, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Northglenn earns a C with violent crime close to the national average. The trend has been positive. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,398 per 100K.

Northglenn Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricNorthglennColorado AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate380.3325.1363.8
Property Crime Rate1848.82113.11,832.3
Murder Rate7.0--5.7
Assault Rate281.0--268.2
Theft Rate1398.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate200.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

222.9 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

380/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1849/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Northglenn

Violent crime in Northglenn is close to the national average. The rate of 380.3 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1848.8 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,398 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Northglenn Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder7
01.2x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault281
01.0x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery75
01.2x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary220
082% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,398
0100% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft200
063% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Northglenn Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Northglenn
380.3
State
325.1
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Northglenn
1848.8
State
2113.1
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Northglenn Safety

Is Northglenn safe?
Not especially. Northglenn earns a C with a crime rate of 222.9 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 Northglenn?
222.9 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 380.3 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1848.8 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Northglenn safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Northglenn's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,398 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Northglenn?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Northglenn generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Northglenn police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Northglenn?
No. Crime in Northglenn has been trending down, which is good news for the C-rated city.
How does Northglenn compare to other cities in Colorado?
Below average for the state. Northglenn ranks behind about 76% of Colorado cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Northglenn 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 Northglenn?
Bad. A C grade and 222.9 per-thousand rate put Northglenn below 68% of US cities. Violent crime at 380 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Northglenn?
380.3 per 100,000, which is 5% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (281), robbery (75), 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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