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Is Superior, Colorado Safe?

Population 13,637 · Safer than 38% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 13,637, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Superior earns a C with violent crime below the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,411 per 100K.

Superior Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricSuperiorColorado AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate222.8325.1363.8
Property Crime Rate1854.42113.11,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate163.0--268.2
Theft Rate1411.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate196.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

207.7 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

223/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1854/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Superior

Violent crime in Superior is below the national average. The rate of 222.8 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1854.4 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,411 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Superior Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault163
061% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery56
088% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary218
081% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,411
01.0x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft196
062% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Superior Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Superior
222.8
State
325.1
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Superior
1854.4
State
2113.1
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Superior Safety

Is Superior safe?
Not especially. Superior earns a C with a crime rate of 207.7 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Superior?
207.7 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 222.8 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1854.4 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Superior safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Superior 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 Superior?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Superior generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Superior police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Superior?
Crime rates have held steady in Superior, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C grade.
How does Superior compare to other cities in Colorado?
Middle of the pack for Colorado. Superior isn't the safest option in the state, but it's not the most concerning either, ranking around the 45th percentile among Colorado cities.
How safe is Superior to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Superior?
Mixed. Violent crime is 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 38th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Superior?
222.8 per 100,000, which is 39% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (163), robbery (56), 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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