Safest Places to Live in Colorado
Colorado reports 4.34 violent crimes per 1,000 people, and nearly half of them are concerned about safety in the Centennial State. From modern condos in Denver to suburban homes in Fort Collins, buyers are prioritizing security alongside lifestyle. Explore Houzeo's list of the safest places to live in Colorado to find communities that offer both security and scenic mountain living.
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Milliken is one of the safest towns in Colorado, with extremely low violent crime and property crime around 8 per 1,000 residents, both well below national levels. Less crowded neighborhoods, newer homes, and limited retail help m...
Personal Safety : 100
Property Safety : 87
Community Safety : 93
$450,500
Median Home Rent
$1,895
Timnath keeps violent crime close to 0.2 per 1,000 and property crime near 6, both well below national averages. Planned communities, structured zoning, and higher household incomes drive its safety. Development is phased carefull...
Personal Safety : 99
Property Safety : 92
Community Safety : 89
$720,000
Median Home Rent
$2,750
Salida keeps violent crime low at about 1 per 1,000 residents, while property crime is higher at around 18, largely linked to tourism activity. Most incidents occur near downtown and other visitor-heavy areas, while residential ne...
Personal Safety : 98
Property Safety : 88
Community Safety : 93
$762,000
Median Home Rent
$2,000
Buena Vista is one of the safer places in Colorado, with violent crime near 0.8 per 1,000 residents and property crime around 10. Its small population and tight-knit community help maintain consistent safety, while limited commerc...
Personal Safety : 99
Property Safety : 90
Community Safety : 85
$639,500
Median Home Rent
$2,500
Granby is one of the best cities to live in Colorado with solid safety metrics. Violent crime is about 0.9 per 1,000, and property crime sits near 14. A smaller population and limited commercial areas help keep overall risk low. M...
Personal Safety : 86
Property Safety : 93
Community Safety : 67
$697,500
Median Home Rent
$2,300
Severance is often listed among the best towns in Colorado, with about 0.3 violent crimes and 7 property crimes per 1,000 residents. Low density and residential zoning help maintain steady safety levels, especially in newer develo...
Personal Safety : 86
Property Safety : 90
Community Safety : 84
$525,000
Median Home Rent
$2,625
In Woodland Park, violent crime is around 1.2 per 1,000 residents, and property crime is close to 20 per 1,000 residents. Proximity to Colorado Springs shapes crime patterns, with more theft in central areas. Outer neighborhoods t...
Personal Safety : 93
Property Safety : 80
Community Safety : 73
$550,000
Median Home Rent
$1,800
Castle Rock is one of the safest cities in Colorado, with violent crime around 0.23 and property crime near 12 per 1,000. Strong policing, higher incomes, and master-planned communities keep neighborhoods consistent. Located betwe...
Personal Safety : 86
Property Safety : 82
Community Safety : 84
$635,500
Median Home Rent
$2,668
Longmont reports about 2.8 violent crimes and 28 property crimes per 1,000 residents. Safety can vary by neighborhood, especially in areas with a mix of residential and commercial activity. West Longmont and newer suburbs tend to ...
Personal Safety : 34
Property Safety : 23
Community Safety : 33
$599,950
Median Home Rent
$1,895
Morrison is one of the safest places to live in Colorado, with about 0.5 violent crimes per 1,000 residents and low property crime. A small population, limited commercial activity, and well-defined neighborhoods help maintain a ca...
Personal Safety : N/A
Property Safety : N/A
Community Safety : N/A
$840,000
Median Home Rent
$2,350
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Ranking Methodology
To determine the safest places to live, we applied a structured, data-driven methodology using verified crime and public safety datasets. Our analysis incorporates violent crime rates and property crime rates (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program), local law enforcement staffing levels, community safety investment scores, and resident-reported safety data. Each factor was normalized against the Colorado state average to control for population size and regional differences. The combined metrics were then weighted and aggregated to produce a final Safety Score out of 100, highlighting cities where crime rates are significantly below the state baseline and community safety infrastructure is strongest.
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How we ranked the safest cities
Each city is scored against the national average across three weighted categories, built entirely from FBI NIBRS crime data spanning 18 offense categories. Every metric is converted to a per-capita rate and a common 0–100 scale, so no single offense can dominate — and a city served by a non-reporting agency is never treated as crime-free.
Scoring weights
- Personal Safety50%
Homicide, rape, robbery, aggravated assault, kidnapping & human trafficking vs. the national rate.
- Property Security30%
Burglary, larceny, motor vehicle theft, arson & theft from buildings or vehicles vs. the national rate.
- Community Order20%
Simple assault, sex offenses, stolen property, vandalism, weapon & drug violations — the tiebreaker.
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Recalculated as each new annual NIBRS reporting year is released · agency-to-city mappings refresh quarterly.
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