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Is Rifle, Colorado Safe?

Population 10,844 · Safer than 48% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Rifle is a smaller community of 10,844 people with a C+ safety grade. Crime runs well below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 185.6 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,143 per 100K.

Rifle Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricRifleColorado AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate210.3325.1363.8
Property Crime Rate1645.92113.11,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate144.0--268.2
Theft Rate1143.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate264.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC+

185.6 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

210/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC+

1646/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Rifle

Violent crime in Rifle is well below the national average. The rate of 210.3 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1645.9 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,143 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Rifle Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault144
054% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery39
062% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary188
070% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,143
082% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft264
083% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Rifle Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Rifle
210.3
State
325.1
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Rifle
1645.9
State
2113.1
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Rifle Safety

Is Rifle safe?
It depends on where in Rifle you are. The city gets a C+ overall, with violent crime well below the national average and property crime close to the national average. Some areas are safer than others.
What is the crime rate in Rifle?
185.6 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 210.3 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1645.9 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Rifle safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Rifle has a C+ grade, so it's not the safest destination, but tourist areas generally see less violent crime than the citywide average suggests.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Rifle?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Rifle generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Rifle police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Rifle?
No. Crime in Rifle has been trending down, which is good news for the C+-rated city.
How does Rifle compare to other cities in Colorado?
Middle of the pack for Colorado. Rifle isn't the safest option in the state, but it's not the most concerning either, ranking around the 42th percentile among Colorado cities.
How safe is Rifle to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is well below the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Rifle?
Mixed. Violent crime is well below the national average, and property crime is close to the national average. It's not great, but it's not the worst either, landing at the 48th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Rifle?
210.3 per 100,000, which is 42% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (144), robbery (39), and murder (4.0) 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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