The Safest and Most Dangerous Cities In Colorado - 2018 Ranking!

Colorado, also knowns as “The Switzerland of the United States” because of its high elevation and stunning mountain views, has a myriad of settings, from alpine meadows, river canyons endless deserts, to the Rocky Mountains.

Colorado has a strong aerospace, satellite, and space industry. It is also home to the nation's third-largest space economy. Residents of Colorado enjoy a higher household income when compared to other states in the US.

Colorado is the nation’s 22nd most populous state with 5.4 million residents. The state is a very popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts, as visitors can hike through canyons and lush mountainsides, and partake in all festivals.

If you are considering moving to Colorado or you already live there, make sure to continue reading to find out how safe Colorado is compared to other states, and learn about its safest cities based on the most recent FBI crime report.

Colorado is the 30th state in terms of safety. When it comes to safe and dangerous cities, Eaton takes the spot as the state’s safest city with a rate of 159 crime per 100,000 people. Louisville, previously ranking at #4, managed to climb its way up and now is the 2nd safest place in Colorado. Colorado Springs, the 2nd biggest city, ranks #50 with a rate of 4,057 crime per 100,000 people.

Ranking a bit higher than Colorado Springs is the city of Aurora, the 3rd most populous city, ranked #41 in terms of safety. Lakewood ranks at #59 with a rate of 6,037 crime per 100.000 people. The latest FBI report shows that the capital, Denver, is among the most dangerous cities in Colorado, namely #15 in the list of the most dangerous cities, with 4,247 crime rate per 100,000 people. Surprisingly, Also Aspen being a major tourist destination in winter, ranked #13 in the most dangerous cities list, with a rate of 4,765 crime per 100,000 people.

Find out if your city is one of the safest in the state, then review our resources for crime prevention tips and home security information.

More Information About Colorado

Capital: Denver

Number Of Counties: 64

Overall Population: 5,540,545 inhabitants

Land Area: 1104,185 square miles

Education Statistics: 38.1% of the population holds a bachelor's degree or higher, (percent of persons age 25 years+, 2011-2015)

Unemployment Rate: 2.4%

Crime Stats In Colorado  

Violent Crime Rate Per 100,000 Inhabitants: 342.6

Property Crime Rate Per 100,000 Inhabitants: 2,740.7

Colorado’s Safety Rank: #30

Disclaimer:

In creating this ranking, we excluded all cities with population less than 5,000 residents as well as any cities that failed to submit a complete crime report to the FBI.

Table 1: Top 20 Safest Cities In Colorado

Table 2: Top 20 Most Dangerous Cities In Colorado

Table 3: All Cities, Ranked By Population