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Is Steamboat Springs, Colorado Safe?

Population 13,557 · Safer than 24% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Steamboat Springs is a smaller community of 13,557 people with a D+ safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 244.1 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,376 per 100K.

Steamboat Springs Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricSteamboat SpringsColorado AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate321.9325.1363.8
Property Crime Rate2119.52113.11,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate250.0--268.2
Theft Rate1376.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate325.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

244.1 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

322/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2120/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Steamboat Springs

Violent crime in Steamboat Springs is close to the national average. The rate of 321.9 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2119.5 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,376 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Steamboat Springs Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault250
093% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery46
073% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary338
01.3x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,376
098% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft325
01.0x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Steamboat Springs Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Steamboat Springs
321.9
State
325.1
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Steamboat Springs
2119.5
State
2113.1
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Steamboat Springs Safety

Is Steamboat Springs safe?
Not especially. Steamboat Springs earns a D+ with a crime rate of 244.1 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs close to the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Steamboat Springs?
244.1 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 321.9 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2119.5 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Steamboat Springs safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Steamboat Springs's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,376 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Steamboat Springs?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Steamboat Springs generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Steamboat Springs police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Steamboat Springs?
Crime rates have held steady in Steamboat Springs, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its D+ grade.
How does Steamboat Springs compare to other cities in Colorado?
Below average for the state. Steamboat Springs ranks behind about 83% of Colorado cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Steamboat Springs to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Steamboat Springs?
Bad. A D+ grade and 244.1 per-thousand rate put Steamboat Springs below 76% of US cities. Violent crime at 322 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Steamboat Springs?
321.9 per 100,000, which is 12% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (250), robbery (46), 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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