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Is Westminster, Colorado Safe?

Population 116,182 · Safer than 18% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Crime in Westminster runs high. The city's D grade puts it below 82% of US cities, with violent crime close to the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,431 per 100K.

Westminster Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricWestminsterColorado AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate392.0325.1363.8
Property Crime Rate2237.82113.11,832.3
Murder Rate7.0--5.7
Assault Rate242.0--268.2
Theft Rate1431.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate550.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

263 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

392/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2238/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Westminster

Violent crime in Westminster is close to the national average. The rate of 392.0 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2237.8 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,431 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Westminster Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder7
01.2x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault242
090% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery72
01.1x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary308
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,431
01.0x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft550
01.7x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Westminster Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Westminster
392.0
State
325.1
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Westminster
2237.8
State
2113.1
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Westminster Safety

Is Westminster safe?
Not especially. Westminster earns a D with a crime rate of 263 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 Westminster?
263 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 392.0 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2237.8 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Westminster safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Westminster's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,431 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Westminster?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Westminster generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Westminster police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Westminster?
No. Crime in Westminster has been trending down, which is good news for the D-rated city.
How does Westminster compare to other cities in Colorado?
Below average for the state. Westminster ranks behind about 77% of Colorado cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Westminster to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Westminster?
Bad. A D grade and 263 per-thousand rate put Westminster below 82% of US cities. Violent crime at 392 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Westminster?
392.0 per 100,000, which is 8% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (242), robbery (72), and murder (7.0) 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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