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Is Colorado Springs or Fountain Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of FBI data, Fountain is safer than Colorado Springs (Safety Score 31/100 vs 8/100), with a total crime rate of 2,375 per 100,000 versus 4,167 for Colorado Springs — 43% lower. Colorado Springs has higher rates in 1 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Fountain has a 100% lower rate.
Note: Colorado Springs is 17.5x 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 SAFER than Colorado Springs, CO?
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Colorado Springs | Fountain | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 4,167.1 | 2,375.4 | +1,791.6 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 718.3 | 481.5 | +236.7 |
| Murder Rate | 7.7 | 0.0 | +7.7 |
| Rape Rate | 101.3 | 107.0 | -5.7 |
| Robbery Rate | 77.5 | 78.5 | -1.0 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 529.0 | 296.0 | +233.0 |
| Property Crime Rate | 3,448.8 | 1,893.9 | +1,554.9 |
| Burglary Rate | 529.8 | 253.2 | +276.6 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 2,227.4 | 1,398.2 | +829.2 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 691.6 | 242.5 | +449.1 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR.
Moving from Colorado Springs, CO to Fountain, 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 Fountain safer?
Fountain is safer with a total crime rate of 2,375 per 100K vs 4,167 for Colorado Springs — a 43% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Colorado Springs has a violent crime rate of 718.3 per 100K while Fountain has 481.5. Fountain 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 Fountain, CO
Fountain, Colorado, named for Fountain Creek, sits just south of Colorado Springs. This growing community, once a stop along the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway, is home to a diverse population, many connected to nearby military installations. With a safety score of 31/100 and a population coverage of 28,037, Fountain has a total crime rate of 2,375.4 per 100,000 residents.