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Is Severance, Colorado Safe?

Population 11,841 · Safer than 36% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Severance is a smaller community of 11,841 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs well below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 212.7 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,603 per 100K.

Severance Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricSeveranceColorado AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate203.0325.1363.8
Property Crime Rate1924.12113.11,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate138.0--268.2
Theft Rate1603.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate477.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

212.7 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

203/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

1924/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Severance

Violent crime in Severance is well below the national average. The rate of 203.0 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1924.1 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,603 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Severance Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault138
051% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery37
058% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary320
01.2x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,603
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft477
01.5x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Severance Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Severance
203.0
State
325.1
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Severance
1924.1
State
2113.1
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Severance Safety

Is Severance safe?
Not especially. Severance earns a C with a crime rate of 212.7 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs well below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Severance?
212.7 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 203.0 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1924.1 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Severance safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Severance 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 Severance?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Severance generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Severance police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Severance?
Crime rates have held steady in Severance, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C grade.
How does Severance compare to other cities in Colorado?
Below average for the state. Severance ranks behind about 74% of Colorado cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Severance to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is well below the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Severance?
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 36th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Severance?
203.0 per 100,000, which is 44% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (138), robbery (37), and murder (3.0) 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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