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Is Pueblo, Colorado Safe?

Population 110,404 · Safer than 13% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Crime in Pueblo runs high. The city's D- grade puts it below 87% of US cities, with violent crime above the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,445 per 100K.

Pueblo Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricPuebloColorado AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate451.7325.1363.8
Property Crime Rate2351.42113.11,832.3
Murder Rate9.0--5.7
Assault Rate260.0--268.2
Theft Rate1445.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate476.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD-

280.3 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD

452/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD-

2351/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Pueblo

Violent crime in Pueblo is above the national average. The rate of 451.7 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2351.4 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,445 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Pueblo Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder9
01.6x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault260
097% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery84
01.3x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary280
01.0x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,445
01.0x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft476
01.5x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Pueblo Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Pueblo
451.7
State
325.1
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Pueblo
2351.4
State
2113.1
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Pueblo Safety

Is Pueblo safe?
Not especially. Pueblo earns a D- with a crime rate of 280.3 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs above the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Pueblo?
280.3 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 451.7 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2351.4 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Pueblo safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Pueblo's D- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,445 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Pueblo?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Pueblo generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Pueblo police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Pueblo?
No. Crime in Pueblo has been trending down, which is good news for the D--rated city.
How does Pueblo compare to other cities in Colorado?
Below average for the state. Pueblo ranks behind about 96% of Colorado cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Pueblo to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is above the national average. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Pueblo?
Bad. A D- grade and 280.3 per-thousand rate put Pueblo below 87% of US cities. Violent crime at 452 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Pueblo?
451.7 per 100,000, which is 24% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (260), robbery (84), and murder (9.0) 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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