Safest Cities in Colorado 2024
Average Crime Rate
National Average
Combined Population
Overview: Safest Cities in Colorado
These 28 cities have the lowest crime rates in Colorado, based on 2024 FBI data. The safest cities average just 3,252 crimes per 100,000 residents — -18% below the national average of 2,752.
The top 3 safest cities are Windsor (CO, crime rate: 567), Erie (CO, crime rate: 926), and Castle Rock (CO, crime rate: 974).
Full Rankings
| # | City | State | Population | Total Crime Rate | Violent Crime Rate | Property Crime Rate | Safety Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Windsor | CO | 43,050 | 566.8 | 46.5 | 520.3 | 89/100 |
| 2 | Erie | CO | 37,055 | 925.7 | 29.7 | 896.0 | 83/100 |
| 3 | Castle Rock | CO | 84,098 | 973.9 | 35.7 | 938.2 | 82/100 |
| 4 | Parker | CO | 64,088 | 1,856.8 | 209.1 | 1,647.7 | 66/100 |
| 5 | City Of Centennial | CO | 106,454 | 1,881.6 | 172.8 | 1,708.7 | 65/100 |
| 6 | Broomfield | CO | 78,294 | 2,005.3 | 149.4 | 1,855.8 | 63/100 |
| 7 | Loveland | CO | 80,374 | 2,335.3 | 317.3 | 2,018.1 | 57/100 |
| 8 | Fountain | CO | 28,037 | 2,375.4 | 481.5 | 1,893.9 | 56/100 |
| 9 | Fort Collins | CO | 170,509 | 2,429.2 | 273.9 | 2,155.3 | 55/100 |
| 10 | Littleton | CO | 44,076 | 2,731.7 | 213.3 | 2,518.4 | 50/100 |
| 11 | Arvada | CO | 120,456 | 2,765.3 | 286.4 | 2,478.9 | 49/100 |
| 12 | Lafayette | CO | 30,442 | 2,953.2 | 272.7 | 2,680.5 | 46/100 |
| 13 | Brighton | CO | 43,231 | 2,993.2 | 474.2 | 2,519.0 | 45/100 |
| 14 | Northglenn | CO | 38,210 | 3,009.7 | 431.8 | 2,577.9 | 45/100 |
| 15 | Boulder | CO | 105,195 | 3,055.3 | 322.3 | 2,733.0 | 44/100 |
| 16 | Longmont | CO | 98,446 | 3,089.0 | 470.3 | 2,618.7 | 43/100 |
| 17 | Thornton | CO | 145,847 | 3,114.2 | 278.4 | 2,835.9 | 43/100 |
| 18 | Commerce City | CO | 70,170 | 3,665.4 | 793.8 | 2,871.6 | 33/100 |
| 19 | Greeley | CO | 113,757 | 3,691.2 | 671.6 | 3,019.6 | 32/100 |
| 20 | Grand Junction | CO | 70,686 | 3,717.9 | 547.5 | 3,170.4 | 32/100 |
| 21 | Westminster | CO | 114,310 | 3,845.7 | 305.3 | 3,540.4 | 30/100 |
| 22 | Aurora | CO | 397,852 | 4,052.5 | 948.6 | 3,103.9 | 26/100 |
| 23 | Colorado Springs | CO | 491,474 | 4,167.1 | 718.3 | 3,448.8 | 24/100 |
| 24 | Wheat Ridge | CO | 31,615 | 4,947.0 | 480.8 | 4,466.2 | 10/100 |
| 25 | Denver | CO | 722,031 | 5,754.7 | 993.2 | 4,761.6 | 1/100 |
| 26 | Lakewood | CO | 155,868 | 5,883.8 | 790.4 | 5,093.4 | 1/100 |
| 27 | Englewood | CO | 34,496 | 5,907.9 | 655.2 | 5,252.8 | 1/100 |
| 28 | Pueblo | CO | 110,805 | 6,367.9 | 1,425.9 | 4,942.0 | 1/100 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the safest city in Colorado?
Windsor, CO is the safest city in Colorado with a total crime rate of 566.8 per 100,000 residents in 2024.
How are the safest cities determined?
Cities are ranked by total crime rate (violent + property crime) per 100,000 residents using 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report data. Only cities with 25,000+ residents are included.
What crime rate is considered safe?
Cities on this list average 3,252 crimes per 100,000 residents, well below the national average of 2,752. Generally, a rate under 2,000 per 100K is considered low.