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Is Colorado Springs or Longmont Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of FBI data, Longmont is safer than Colorado Springs (Safety Score 18/100 vs 8/100), with a total crime rate of 3,089 per 100,000 versus 4,167 for Colorado Springs — 26% lower. Colorado Springs has higher rates in 0 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in robbery, where Longmont has a 59% lower rate.
Note: Colorado Springs is 5.0x 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 | Longmont | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 4,167.1 | 3,089.0 | +1,078.1 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 718.3 | 470.3 | +247.9 |
| Murder Rate | 7.7 | 4.1 | +3.7 |
| Rape Rate | 101.3 | 119.9 | -18.5 |
| Robbery Rate | 77.5 | 31.5 | +46.0 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 529.0 | 313.9 | +215.1 |
| Property Crime Rate | 3,448.8 | 2,618.7 | +830.1 |
| Burglary Rate | 529.8 | 222.5 | +307.4 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 2,227.4 | 2,084.4 | +143.0 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 691.6 | 311.9 | +379.7 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR.
Moving from Colorado Springs, CO to Longmont, 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 Longmont safer?
Longmont is safer with a total crime rate of 3,089 per 100K vs 4,167 for Colorado Springs — a 26% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Colorado Springs has a violent crime rate of 718.3 per 100K while Longmont has 470.3. Longmont 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 Longmont, CO
Longmont, a city founded by a Chicago company, sits at the base of the Rocky Mountains. It's home to a diverse population of over 99,000 residents. With a safety score of 18/100 and a population coverage of 98,446, Longmont has a total crime rate of 3,089.0 per 100,000 residents.