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Is Colorado Springs or Firestone Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of FBI data, Firestone is safer than Colorado Springs (Safety Score 70/100 vs 8/100), with a total crime rate of 1,105 per 100,000 versus 4,167 for Colorado Springs — 73% lower. Colorado Springs has higher rates in 0 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Firestone has a 100% lower rate.
Note: Colorado Springs is 25.5x larger by coverage, which can affect crime rate comparisons. Larger cities tend to report higher rates due to density and more comprehensive reporting.
Quiz: which of these is MORE DANGEROUS than Colorado Springs, CO?
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Colorado Springs | Firestone | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 4,167.1 | 1,104.7 | +3,062.4 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 718.3 | 140.0 | +578.2 |
| Murder Rate | 7.7 | 0.0 | +7.7 |
| Rape Rate | 101.3 | 36.3 | +65.0 |
| Robbery Rate | 77.5 | 0.0 | +77.5 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 529.0 | 103.7 | +425.3 |
| Property Crime Rate | 3,448.8 | 964.6 | +2,484.2 |
| Burglary Rate | 529.8 | 46.7 | +483.2 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 2,227.4 | 715.7 | +1,511.7 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 691.6 | 202.3 | +489.3 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR.
Moving from Colorado Springs, CO to Firestone, CO?
The Moving Checklist Planner turns your move-in date into a dated checklist, packing inventory and budget — seven tabs for Google Sheets or Excel, $12 once.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Colorado Springs or Firestone safer?
Firestone is safer with a total crime rate of 1,105 per 100K vs 4,167 for Colorado Springs — a 73% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Colorado Springs has a violent crime rate of 718.3 per 100K while Firestone has 140.0. Firestone has lower violent crime.
About Colorado Springs, CO
Nestled at the foot of Pikes Peak, Colorado Springs is a city with a strong military presence, home to the U.S. Air Force Academy. Its population of over 480,000 residents enjoys a high desert climate. With a safety score of 8/100 and a population coverage of 491,474, Colorado Springs has a total crime rate of 4,167.1 per 100,000 residents.
About Firestone, CO
Firestone, Colorado, a town named after Jacob Firestone, a rancher who settled here, sits in Weld County. It's a growing community with a suburban feel, located along I-25 between Denver and Fort Collins. With a safety score of 70/100 and a population coverage of 19,282, Firestone has a total crime rate of 1,104.7 per 100,000 residents.