Safest Cities in Colorado

More of the Best Cities in Colorado

Whether you are looking at real estate that borders the Colorado River or overlooks the Rocky Mountains,  this list of the best cities in Colorado can help you locate a community with relatively low crime statistics.  Large city or small town…from just outside of Denver to Steamboat Springs-  a safe community is not far away. 

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Fort Collins

Sterling

Greeley 

Brighton

Westminster

Northglenn

Durango

Commerce City

Canon City

Federal Heights

Safest Colorado Cities with Populations over 50,000

Colorado Cities with Populations over 50K and the Lowest Crime Rates

Notable in this category are two cities which rank #1 and #2…Parker and Castle Rock.  These two cities also made it in the Top 10 for cities with 10K. 

Usually larger cities have higher crime rates. Nevertheless, these larger cities fared well when the playing field is leveled.

Urban communities often face challenges that are less pervasive in smaller communities.  Consequently, The Home Security Advisor acknowledges some of the larger cities in Colorado that have exceeded expectations when it comes to keeping their streets safe.

Methodology – How we selected the Best Cities in Colorado for Low Crime

To determine the safest cities in Colorado, we analyzed the most recent (2017) FBI Uniform Crime Report figures for cities with a population of 10,000 or more, who reported their crime stats.

We considered both “Violent” (aggravated assault, murder,rape and robbery) and “Property Crimes” (burglary, arson, larceny-theft, motor vehicle theft). These figures were weighted in order to reflect the seriousness of the criminal activity. Property crimes were factored by .50 and then added to the number of violent crimes reported in the community.

This number was then divided by the population of the community and normalized the statistical finding to weighted crimes per 100,000.

The Best Cities in Colorado- Crime Ratings

While no rating system is perfect, this provides a strong statistical indicator of the overall safety of the community. If you are considering relocating to Colorado, these communities are among the best cities in which a new Coloradan could reside.

However, it is important to understand that not all cities report their data…and that certain areas within any city may be much safer than others.  This is especially true in larger metropolitan areas.  Consequently, one should investigate individual neighborhoods within the community communicate with local law enforcement to get a better picture of the safety on a local neighborhood level.

For more tips on keeping your home and family safer, we recommend you take a look at out our Guide to Personal Safety, Tips for Home Security…and consider a top rated professionally monitored home security system.