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Is Parker, Colorado Safe?

Population 65,985 · Safer than 20% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Crime in Parker runs high. The city's D grade puts it below 80% of US cities, with violent crime below the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,704 per 100K.

Parker Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricParkerColorado AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate259.5325.1363.8
Property Crime Rate2303.72113.11,832.3
Murder Rate2.0--5.7
Assault Rate193.0--268.2
Theft Rate1704.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate569.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

256.3 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

260/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2304/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Parker

Violent crime in Parker is below the national average. The rate of 259.5 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2303.7 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,704 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Parker Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder2
035% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault193
072% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery55
087% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary369
01.4x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,704
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft569
01.8x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Parker Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Parker
259.5
State
325.1
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Parker
2303.7
State
2113.1
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Parker Safety

Is Parker safe?
Not especially. Parker earns a D with a crime rate of 256.3 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Parker?
256.3 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 259.5 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2303.7 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Parker safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Parker's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,704 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Parker?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Parker generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Parker police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Parker?
No. Crime in Parker has been trending down, which is good news for the D-rated city.
How does Parker compare to other cities in Colorado?
Below average for the state. Parker ranks behind about 83% of Colorado cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Parker to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Parker?
Bad. A D grade and 256.3 per-thousand rate put Parker below 80% of US cities. Violent crime at 260 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Parker?
259.5 per 100,000, which is 29% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (193), robbery (55), and murder (2.0) 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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