Moving from Colorado Springs, CO to Monument, CO?
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Is Colorado Springs or Monument Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of FBI data, Monument is safer than Colorado Springs (Safety Score 41/100 vs 8/100), with a total crime rate of 1,984 per 100,000 versus 4,167 for Colorado Springs — 52% lower. Colorado Springs has higher rates in 0 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Monument has a 100% lower rate.
Note: Colorado Springs is 38.7x 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 | Monument | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 4,167.1 | 1,984.1 | +2,183.0 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 718.3 | 141.7 | +576.5 |
| Murder Rate | 7.7 | 0.0 | +7.7 |
| Rape Rate | 101.3 | 15.8 | +85.6 |
| Robbery Rate | 77.5 | 23.6 | +53.9 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 529.0 | 102.4 | +426.7 |
| Property Crime Rate | 3,448.8 | 1,842.4 | +1,606.4 |
| Burglary Rate | 529.8 | 212.6 | +317.3 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 2,227.4 | 1,440.8 | +786.6 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 691.6 | 189.0 | +502.6 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR.
Moving from Colorado Springs, CO to Monument, 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 Monument safer?
Monument is safer with a total crime rate of 1,984 per 100K vs 4,167 for Colorado Springs — a 52% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Colorado Springs has a violent crime rate of 718.3 per 100K while Monument has 141.7. Monument 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 Monument, CO
Monument, Colorado is a small town nestled at the base of the Rampart Range in El Paso County. Historically, it was a stop on the Denver & Rio Grande Western Railroad. Its elevation is over 7,000 feet. With a safety score of 41/100 and a population coverage of 12,701, Monument has a total crime rate of 1,984.1 per 100,000 residents.