Safest Cities in Colorado (2026 Rankings)

Updated October 2026 · Based on 2024 FBI UCR data

Rifle is the safest city in Colorado with a crime rate of 18.7 per 1,000 residents, earning a B safety grade. Durango (19.3/1K) and Louisville (19.5/1K) round out the top three. Rankings based on 54 cities with 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report data.

Avg Crime Rate

23.7per 1K

Below National Avg

15of 54 cities

Above National Avg

39of 54 cities

All 54 Cities Ranked by Safety

#	City	Grade	Crime/1K	Risk Level	Violent	Property
1	Rifle	B	18.7	Below Average Risk	305	1568
2	Durango	B-	19.3	Moderate	318	1612
3	Louisville	B-	19.5	Moderate	348	1605
4	Greenwood Village	B-	19.9	Moderate	441	1554
5	Sterling	B-	20.1	Moderate	399	1614
6	Timnath	B-	20.2	Moderate	304	1717
7	Englewood	B-	20.3	Moderate	339	1692
8	Fountain	B-	20.6	Moderate	358	1697
9	Superior	B-	20.6	Moderate	314	1745
10	Federal Heights	B-	20.9	Moderate	330	1759
11	Severance	B-	21.1	Moderate	301	1809
12	Northglenn	B-	21.4	Moderate	421	1714
13	Greeley	B-	21.6	Moderate	474	1684
14	Cañon City	B-	21.8	Moderate	404	1771
15	Brighton	B-	21.9	Moderate	325	1863
16	Longmont	B-	22	Moderate	429	1767
17	Fort Lupton	B-	22.3	Moderate	310	1920
18	Golden	B-	22.8	Moderate	405	1878
19	Wellington	B-	22.9	Moderate	307	1979
20	Firestone	B-	23	Moderate	372	1924
21	Lakewood	C+	23.2	Moderate	433	1885
22	Lafayette	C+	23.6	Moderate	320	2040
23	Steamboat Springs	C+	23.6	Moderate	380	1977
24	Fruita	C+	23.7	Moderate	360	2014
25	Castle Rock	C+	23.8	Moderate	385	2000
26	Monument	C+	23.8	Moderate	386	1997
27	Montrose	C+	23.9	Moderate	424	1964
28	Grand Junction	C+	24	Moderate	419	1985
29	Erie	C+	24	Moderate	354	2045
30	Evans	C+	24	Moderate	343	2054
31	Frederick	C+	24	Moderate	372	2029
32	Johnstown	C+	24.3	Moderate	401	2031
33	Berthoud	C+	24.3	Moderate	322	2108
34	Aurora	C+	24.4	Moderate	422	2017
35	Parker	C+	24.4	Moderate	342	2099
36	Wheat Ridge	C+	24.4	Moderate	443	2000
37	Arvada	C+	24.5	Moderate	420	2026
38	Colorado Springs	C+	24.6	Moderate	485	1972
39	Westminster	C+	24.6	Moderate	432	2028
40	Glenwood Springs	C+	24.6	Moderate	382	2074
41	Castle Pines	C+	24.7	Moderate	395	2073
42	Lone Tree	C+	24.8	Moderate	394	2086
43	Fort Collins	C+	25	Moderate	460	2044
44	Fort Morgan	C+	25.1	Moderate	363	2148
45	Windsor	C+	25.2	Moderate	351	2170
46	Thornton	C+	25.3	Moderate	427	2102
47	Commerce City	C+	25.6	Moderate	335	2225
48	Loveland	C+	25.8	Moderate	416	2163
49	Broomfield	C+	25.9	Moderate	397	2193
50	Pueblo	C+	26	Moderate	471	2128
51	Littleton	C+	26.1	Moderate	407	2202
52	Centennial	C+	26.6	Moderate	448	2216
53	Boulder	C+	26.6	Moderate	467	2196
54	Denver	F	43.5	Very High Risk	550	3800

Violent and property crime rates per 100,000 residents. 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report data.

Most Dangerous Cities in Colorado

The highest crime rates among tracked cities in Colorado. These cities have the most crime per capita based on FBI data.

Denver43.5/1K · Very High Risk · Violent: 550/100K

C+

Boulder26.6/1K · Moderate · Violent: 467/100K

C+

Centennial26.6/1K · Moderate · Violent: 448/100K

C+

Littleton26.1/1K · Moderate · Violent: 407/100K

C+

Pueblo26/1K · Moderate · Violent: 471/100K

Frequently Asked Questions About Safety in Colorado

What is the safest city in Colorado?

As of 2026, Rifle is the safest city in Colorado with a crime rate of 18.7 per 1,000 residents and a B safety grade. It ranks above 61% of all US cities.

What are the top 10 safest cities in Colorado?

Based on 2026 FBI Uniform Crime Report data, the top 10 safest cities in Colorado based on crime rate are: Rifle, Durango, Louisville, Greenwood Village, Sterling, Timnath, Englewood, Fountain, Superior, Federal Heights.

What is the most dangerous city in Colorado?

Denver has the highest crime rate in Colorado at 43.5 per 1,000 residents, earning a F safety grade.

What is the average crime rate in Colorado?

The average crime rate across 54 tracked cities in Colorado is 23.7 per 1,000 residents. The average violent crime rate is 387 per 100K and property crime averages 1981 per 100K.

Is Colorado safe to live in?

Colorado has a higher-than-average violent crime rate at 387 per 100K (national: 363.8). However, safety varies widely by city. Rifle earns a B while Denver gets a F. 15 of 54 cities have crime rates at or below the national average.

How many cities are ranked in Colorado?

54 cities in Colorado are ranked using FBI Uniform Crime Report data. 15 have crime rates at or below the national average.

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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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