Moving from Colorado Springs, CO to Rifle, CO?
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Is Colorado Springs or Rifle Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of FBI data, Rifle is safer than Colorado Springs (Safety Score 63/100 vs 8/100), with a total crime rate of 1,320 per 100,000 versus 4,167 for Colorado Springs — 68% lower. Colorado Springs has higher rates in 0 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Rifle has a 100% lower rate.
Note: Colorado Springs is 46.3x 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 | Rifle | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 4,167.1 | 1,319.9 | +2,847.2 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 718.3 | 311.1 | +407.1 |
| Murder Rate | 7.7 | 0.0 | +7.7 |
| Rape Rate | 101.3 | 75.4 | +25.9 |
| Robbery Rate | 77.5 | 9.4 | +68.1 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 529.0 | 216.8 | +312.2 |
| Property Crime Rate | 3,448.8 | 1,008.8 | +2,440.0 |
| Burglary Rate | 529.8 | 66.0 | +463.8 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 2,227.4 | 867.4 | +1,360.0 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 691.6 | 75.4 | +616.2 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR.
Moving from Colorado Springs, CO to Rifle, 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 Rifle safer?
Rifle is safer with a total crime rate of 1,320 per 100K vs 4,167 for Colorado Springs — a 68% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Colorado Springs has a violent crime rate of 718.3 per 100K while Rifle has 311.1. Rifle 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 Rifle, CO
Nestled in the Colorado River valley, Rifle was founded as a ranching community. The town is known for its outdoor recreation, including Rifle Falls State Park, and has a population of around 10,000. With a safety score of 63/100 and a population coverage of 10,607, Rifle has a total crime rate of 1,319.9 per 100,000 residents.