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Is Windsor, Colorado Safe?

Population 43,840 · Safer than 17% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

With a violent crime rate below the national average, Windsor faces real safety challenges. It earns a D grade and ranks below 83% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,437 per 100K.

Windsor Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricWindsorColorado AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate274.0325.1363.8
Property Crime Rate2373.62113.11,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate194.0--268.2
Theft Rate1437.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate446.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

264.8 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

274/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD-

2374/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Windsor

Violent crime in Windsor is below the national average. The rate of 274.0 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2373.6 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,437 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Windsor Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault194
072% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery61
096% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary380
01.4x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,437
01.0x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft446
01.4x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Windsor Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Windsor
274.0
State
325.1
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Windsor
2373.6
State
2113.1
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Windsor Safety

Is Windsor safe?
Not especially. Windsor earns a D with a crime rate of 264.8 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Windsor?
264.8 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 274.0 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2373.6 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Windsor safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Windsor's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,437 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Windsor?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Windsor generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Windsor police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Windsor?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Windsor's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D grade overall.
How does Windsor compare to other cities in Colorado?
Below average for the state. Windsor ranks behind about 86% of Colorado cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Windsor to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Windsor?
Bad. A D grade and 264.8 per-thousand rate put Windsor below 83% of US cities. Violent crime at 274 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Windsor?
274.0 per 100,000, which is 25% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (194), robbery (61), and murder (5.0) 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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