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Is Colorado Springs or Northglenn Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of FBI data, Northglenn is safer than Colorado Springs (Safety Score 20/100 vs 8/100), with a total crime rate of 3,010 per 100,000 versus 4,167 for Colorado Springs — 28% lower. Colorado Springs has higher rates in 0 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in violent crime, where Northglenn has a 40% lower rate.
Note: Colorado Springs is 12.9x 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 | Northglenn | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 4,167.1 | 3,009.7 | +1,157.4 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 718.3 | 431.8 | +286.4 |
| Murder Rate | 7.7 | 5.2 | +2.5 |
| Rape Rate | 101.3 | 75.9 | +25.4 |
| Robbery Rate | 77.5 | 52.3 | +25.2 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 529.0 | 298.4 | +230.7 |
| Property Crime Rate | 3,448.8 | 2,577.9 | +871.0 |
| Burglary Rate | 529.8 | 293.1 | +236.7 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 2,227.4 | 1,928.8 | +298.6 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 691.6 | 355.9 | +335.7 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR.
Moving from Colorado Springs, CO to Northglenn, 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 Northglenn safer?
Northglenn is safer with a total crime rate of 3,010 per 100K vs 4,167 for Colorado Springs — a 28% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Colorado Springs has a violent crime rate of 718.3 per 100K while Northglenn has 431.8. Northglenn 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 Northglenn, CO
Northglenn, incorporated in 1959, was an early master-planned community. Located just north of Denver, its population is over 38,000. With a safety score of 20/100 and a population coverage of 38,210, Northglenn has a total crime rate of 3,009.7 per 100,000 residents.