Is Colorado Springs or Louisville Metro Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Louisville Metro is safer than Colorado Springs (Safety Score 8/100 vs 8/100), with a total crime rate of 4,035 per 100,000 versus 4,167 for Colorado Springs — 3% lower. Colorado Springs has higher rates in 3 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Colorado Springs has a 64% lower rate.
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Colorado Springs | Louisville Metro | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 4,167.1 | 4,034.8 | +132.3 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 718.3 | 708.6 | +9.7 |
| Murder Rate | 7.7 | 21.7 | -14.0 |
| Rape Rate | 101.3 | 30.7 | +70.6 |
| Robbery Rate | 77.5 | 128.2 | -50.7 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 529.0 | 526.7 | +2.3 |
| Property Crime Rate | 3,448.8 | 3,326.2 | +122.6 |
| Burglary Rate | 529.8 | 455.6 | +74.2 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 2,227.4 | 2,086.6 | +140.8 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 691.6 | 783.9 | -92.3 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Colorado Springs or Louisville Metro safer?
Louisville Metro is safer with a total crime rate of 4,035 per 100K vs 4,167 for Colorado Springs — a 3% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Colorado Springs has a violent crime rate of 718.3 per 100K while Louisville Metro has 708.6. Louisville Metro 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 Louisville Metro, KY
Louisville Metro, Kentucky, home of the Kentucky Derby, sprawls along the Ohio River. This consolidated city-county is Kentucky's most populous, with a diverse urban and suburban landscape. With a safety score of 8/100 and a population coverage of 676,843, Louisville Metro has a total crime rate of 4,034.8 per 100,000 residents.