Is Colorado Springs or Loveland Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Loveland is safer than Colorado Springs (Safety Score 32/100 vs 8/100), with a total crime rate of 2,335 per 100,000 versus 4,167 for Colorado Springs — 44% lower. Colorado Springs has higher rates in 0 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in robbery, where Loveland has a 61% lower rate.
Note: Colorado Springs is 6.1x larger by coverage, which can affect crime rate comparisons. Larger cities tend to report higher rates due to density and more comprehensive reporting.
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Colorado Springs | Loveland | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 4,167.1 | 2,335.3 | +1,831.7 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 718.3 | 317.3 | +401.0 |
| Murder Rate | 7.7 | 3.7 | +4.0 |
| Rape Rate | 101.3 | 75.9 | +25.4 |
| Robbery Rate | 77.5 | 29.9 | +47.7 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 529.0 | 205.3 | +323.7 |
| Property Crime Rate | 3,448.8 | 2,018.1 | +1,430.7 |
| Burglary Rate | 529.8 | 168.0 | +361.9 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 2,227.4 | 1,663.5 | +563.9 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 691.6 | 186.6 | +505.0 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Colorado Springs or Loveland safer?
Loveland is safer with a total crime rate of 2,335 per 100K vs 4,167 for Colorado Springs — a 44% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Colorado Springs has a violent crime rate of 718.3 per 100K while Loveland has 317.3. Loveland 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 Loveland, CO
Loveland, Colorado, nestled at the foothills of the Rockies, is known as the "Sweetheart City" for its annual Valentine's Day re-mailing program. This mid-sized city in Larimer County has a population of over 75,000. With a safety score of 32/100 and a population coverage of 80,374, Loveland has a total crime rate of 2,335.3 per 100,000 residents.