Is Littleton or Richfield Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Richfield is safer than Littleton (Safety Score 24/100 vs 24/100), with a total crime rate of 2,731 per 100,000 versus 2,732 for Littleton — 0% lower. Littleton has lower rates in 4 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in robbery, where Littleton has a 41% lower rate.
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Littleton | Richfield | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 2,731.7 | 2,731.0 | +0.6 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 213.3 | 270.1 | -56.8 |
| Murder Rate | 2.3 | 2.8 | -0.5 |
| Rape Rate | 77.1 | 46.9 | +30.3 |
| Robbery Rate | 34.0 | 57.9 | -23.8 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 99.8 | 159.8 | -60.0 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,518.4 | 2,460.9 | +57.4 |
| Burglary Rate | 349.4 | 217.7 | +131.7 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 1,654.0 | 1,890.5 | -236.5 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 515.0 | 352.7 | +162.3 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Littleton or Richfield safer?
Richfield is safer with a total crime rate of 2,731 per 100K vs 2,732 for Littleton — a 0% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Littleton has a violent crime rate of 213.3 per 100K while Richfield has 270.1. Littleton has lower violent crime.
About Littleton, CO
Littleton, CO, incorporated in 1890, grew along the South Platte River, historically a gold rush supply hub. This Denver suburb of over 45,000 residents lies just south of the city, at the foothills of the Rockies. With a safety score of 24/100 and a population coverage of 44,076, Littleton has a total crime rate of 2,731.7 per 100,000 residents.
About Richfield, MN
Richfield, a first-ring suburb of Minneapolis, is home to the historic Wood Lake Nature Center. Its diverse population of over 36,000 resides just south of the city, near major transportation routes. With a safety score of 24/100 and a population coverage of 36,287, Richfield has a total crime rate of 2,731.0 per 100,000 residents.