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Is Wellington, Colorado Safe?

Population 12,169 · Safer than 28% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Wellington is a smaller community of 12,169 people with a C- safety grade. Crime runs well below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 233.1 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,314 per 100K.

Wellington Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricWellingtonColorado AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate212.0325.1363.8
Property Crime Rate2118.62113.11,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate134.0--268.2
Theft Rate1314.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate290.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

233.1 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

212/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2119/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Wellington

Violent crime in Wellington is well below the national average. The rate of 212.0 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2118.6 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,314 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Wellington Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault134
050% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery33
052% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary304
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,314
094% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft290
091% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Wellington Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Wellington
212.0
State
325.1
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Wellington
2118.6
State
2113.1
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Wellington Safety

Is Wellington safe?
Not especially. Wellington earns a C- with a crime rate of 233.1 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 Wellington?
233.1 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 212.0 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2118.6 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Wellington safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Wellington's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,314 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Wellington?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Wellington generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Wellington police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Wellington?
No. Crime in Wellington has been trending down, which is good news for the C--rated city.
How does Wellington compare to other cities in Colorado?
Below average for the state. Wellington ranks behind about 81% of Colorado cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Wellington 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 Wellington?
Bad. A C- grade and 233.1 per-thousand rate put Wellington below 72% of US cities. Violent crime at 212 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Wellington?
212.0 per 100,000, which is 42% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (134), robbery (33), 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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