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Rankings: 10 Safest Places in Colorado

Morrison, CO

How do you rate Morrison?

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...

100/100

Safety Score

Why is Morrison safe?

Personal Safety : 100

Personal Safety: 100/100

based on following Violent Crimes

Crime Type

Incidents

YoY Change (%)

Homicide

Rape

Robbery

Aggravated Assault

Kidnapping / Abduction

Property Safety : 100

Property Safety: 100/100

based on following Property Crimes

Crime Type

Incidents

YoY Change (%)

Burglary

Larceny

Motor Vehicle Theft

Arson

Theft From Building

Community Safety : 100

Community Safety: 100/100

based on following Other Offenses

Crime Type

Incidents

YoY Change (%)

Simple Assault

Stolen Property Offenses

Vandalism

Weapon Law Violations

Drug / Narcotic Violations

Home Prices in Morrison

$840,000

Median Home Rent

$2,350

Homes for Sale in Morrison Link

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Milliken, CO

How do you rate Milliken?

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...

93/100

Safety Score

Why is Milliken safe?

Personal Safety : 99

Personal Safety: 99/100

based on following Violent Crimes

Crime Type

Incidents

YoY Change (%)

Homicide

Rape

Robbery

Aggravated Assault

100%

Kidnapping / Abduction

Property Safety : 77

Property Safety: 77/100

based on following Property Crimes

Crime Type

Incidents

YoY Change (%)

Burglary

50%

Larceny

14.71%

Motor Vehicle Theft

71.43%

Arson

Theft From Building

Community Safety : 92

Community Safety: 92/100

based on following Other Offenses

Crime Type

Incidents

YoY Change (%)

Simple Assault

11.11%

Stolen Property Offenses

Vandalism

30.77%

Weapon Law Violations

100%

Drug / Narcotic Violations

100%

Home Prices in Milliken

$450,500

Median Home Rent

$1,895

Homes for Sale in Milliken Link

(View 46 homes)

Salida, CO

How do you rate Salida?

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...

93/100

Safety Score

Why is Salida safe?

Personal Safety : 97

Personal Safety: 97/100

based on following Violent Crimes

Crime Type

Incidents

YoY Change (%)

Homicide

Rape

100%

Robbery

Aggravated Assault

70%

Kidnapping / Abduction

Property Safety : 78

Property Safety: 78/100

based on following Property Crimes

Crime Type

Incidents

YoY Change (%)

Burglary

Larceny

3.85%

Motor Vehicle Theft

50%

Arson

100%

Theft From Building

100%

Community Safety : 92

Community Safety: 92/100

based on following Other Offenses

Crime Type

Incidents

YoY Change (%)

Simple Assault

31.58%

Stolen Property Offenses

Vandalism

Weapon Law Violations

50%

Drug / Narcotic Violations

66.67%

Home Prices in Salida

$720,000

Median Home Rent

$2,000

Homes for Sale in Salida Link

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Buena Vista, CO

How do you rate Buena Vista?

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...

91/100

Safety Score

Why is Buena Vista safe?

Personal Safety : 98

Personal Safety: 98/100

based on following Violent Crimes

Crime Type

Incidents

YoY Change (%)

Homicide

Rape

Robbery

Aggravated Assault

66.67%

Kidnapping / Abduction

Property Safety : 72

Property Safety: 72/100

based on following Property Crimes

Crime Type

Incidents

YoY Change (%)

Burglary

100%

Larceny

55.56%

Motor Vehicle Theft

Arson

Theft From Building

100%

Community Safety : 84

Community Safety: 84/100

based on following Other Offenses

Crime Type

Incidents

YoY Change (%)

Simple Assault

33.33%

Stolen Property Offenses

Vandalism

12.5%

Weapon Law Violations

Drug / Narcotic Violations

80%

Home Prices in Buena Vista

$744,250

Median Home Rent

$2,500

Homes for Sale in Buena Vista Link

(View 253 homes)

Timnath, CO

How do you rate Timnath?

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...

90/100

Safety Score

Why is Timnath safe?

Personal Safety : 97

Personal Safety: 97/100

based on following Violent Crimes

Crime Type

Incidents

YoY Change (%)

Homicide

Rape

Robbery

Aggravated Assault

33.33%

Kidnapping / Abduction

100%

Property Safety : 77

Property Safety: 77/100

based on following Property Crimes

Crime Type

Incidents

YoY Change (%)

Burglary

71.43%

Larceny

24.39%

Motor Vehicle Theft

40%

Arson

100%

Theft From Building

Community Safety : 75

Community Safety: 75/100

based on following Other Offenses

Crime Type

Incidents

YoY Change (%)

Simple Assault

21.43%

Stolen Property Offenses

75%

Vandalism

48.28%

Weapon Law Violations

100%

Drug / Narcotic Violations

10%

Home Prices in Timnath

$720,000

Median Home Rent

$2,750

Homes for Sale in Timnath Link

(View 134 homes)

Granby, CO

How do you rate Granby?

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...

87/100

Safety Score

Why is Granby safe?

Personal Safety : 81

Personal Safety: 81/100

based on following Violent Crimes

Crime Type

Incidents

YoY Change (%)

Homicide

Rape

100%

Robbery

Aggravated Assault

75%

Kidnapping / Abduction

Property Safety : 93

Property Safety: 93/100

based on following Property Crimes

Crime Type

Incidents

YoY Change (%)

Burglary

Larceny

46.15%

Motor Vehicle Theft

50%

Arson

Theft From Building

Community Safety : 65

Community Safety: 65/100

based on following Other Offenses

Crime Type

Incidents

YoY Change (%)

Simple Assault

8.33%

Stolen Property Offenses

Vandalism

45.45%

Weapon Law Violations

Drug / Narcotic Violations

1000%

Home Prices in Granby

$699,999

Median Home Rent

$2,300

Homes for Sale in Granby Link

(View 156 homes)

Severance, CO

How do you rate Severance?

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...

86/100

Safety Score

Why is Severance safe?

Personal Safety : 82

Personal Safety: 82/100

based on following Violent Crimes

Crime Type

Incidents

YoY Change (%)

Homicide

Rape

300%

Robbery

Aggravated Assault

69.23%

Kidnapping / Abduction

Property Safety : 88

Property Safety: 88/100

based on following Property Crimes

Crime Type

Incidents

YoY Change (%)

Burglary

57.14%

Larceny

63.27%

Motor Vehicle Theft

80%

Arson

100%

Theft From Building

20%

Community Safety : 78

Community Safety: 78/100

based on following Other Offenses

Crime Type

Incidents

YoY Change (%)

Simple Assault

23.81%

Stolen Property Offenses

100%

Vandalism

64.71%

Weapon Law Violations

100%

Drug / Narcotic Violations

52.94%

Home Prices in Severance

$525,000

Median Home Rent

$2,625

Homes for Sale in Severance Link

(View 86 homes)

Woodland Park, CO

How do you rate Woodland Park?

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...

86/100

Safety Score

Why is Woodland Park safe?

Personal Safety : 91

Personal Safety: 91/100

based on following Violent Crimes

Crime Type

Incidents

YoY Change (%)

Homicide

100%

Rape

50%

Robbery

50%

Aggravated Assault

60%

Kidnapping / Abduction

100%

Property Safety : 73

Property Safety: 73/100

based on following Property Crimes

Crime Type

Incidents

YoY Change (%)

Burglary

20%

Larceny

4.35%

Motor Vehicle Theft

77.78%

Arson

Theft From Building

75%

Community Safety : 72

Community Safety: 72/100

based on following Other Offenses

Crime Type

Incidents

YoY Change (%)

Simple Assault

34%

Stolen Property Offenses

100%

Vandalism

20.83%

Weapon Law Violations

16.67%

Drug / Narcotic Violations

Home Prices in Woodland Park

$522,400

Median Home Rent

$1,800

Homes for Sale in Woodland Park Link

(View 90 homes)

Longmont, CO

How do you rate Longmont?

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 ...

84/100

Safety Score

Why is Longmont safe?

Personal Safety : 82

Personal Safety: 82/100

based on following Violent Crimes

Crime Type

Incidents

YoY Change (%)

Homicide

100%

Rape

86.44%

Robbery

96.77%

Aggravated Assault

86.08%

Kidnapping / Abduction

83.33%

Property Safety : 87

Property Safety: 87/100

based on following Property Crimes

Crime Type

Incidents

YoY Change (%)

Burglary

87.21%

Larceny

303

85.23%

Motor Vehicle Theft

89.25%

Arson

83.33%

Theft From Building

Community Safety : 87

Community Safety: 87/100

based on following Other Offenses

Crime Type

Incidents

YoY Change (%)

Simple Assault

104

85.89%

Stolen Property Offenses

92%

Vandalism

89.43%

Weapon Law Violations

88.3%

Drug / Narcotic Violations

86.35%

Home Prices in Longmont

$575,000

Median Home Rent

$1,895

Homes for Sale in Longmont Link

(View 519 homes)

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Castle Rock, CO

How do you rate Castle Rock?

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...

76/100

Safety Score

Why is Castle Rock safe?

Personal Safety : 82

Personal Safety: 82/100

based on following Violent Crimes

Crime Type

Incidents

YoY Change (%)

Homicide

Rape

33.33%

Robbery

80%

Aggravated Assault

5.56%

Kidnapping / Abduction

Property Safety : 67

Property Safety: 67/100

based on following Property Crimes

Crime Type

Incidents

YoY Change (%)

Burglary

26.92%

Larceny

705

0.98%

Motor Vehicle Theft

13.51%

Arson

50%

Theft From Building

9.84%

Community Safety : 71

Community Safety: 71/100

based on following Other Offenses

Crime Type

Incidents

YoY Change (%)

Simple Assault

187

1.08%

Stolen Property Offenses

46.3%

Vandalism

182

21.21%

Weapon Law Violations

4.76%

Drug / Narcotic Violations

28.81%

Home Prices in Castle Rock

$635,500

Median Home Rent

$2,668

Homes for Sale in Castle Rock Link

(View 619 homes)

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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which cities in Colorado have the lowest violent crime rates right now?

Cities like Fruita, Erie, Castle Rock, Windsor, and Timnath consistently report the lowest violent crime rates in Colorado. For example, Fruita's violent crime rate is as low as 14 per 100,000 residents, while Castle Rock and Erie also post extremely low figures compared to state and national averages. These cities benefit from smaller populations, higher incomes, and strong local policing, which keeps violent incidents rare.

Are Denver suburbs safer than mountain towns in Colorado?

In most cases, yes, Denver suburbs tend to be safer than mountain towns. Suburbs like Castle Rock, Erie, and Frederick show lower violent crime rates due to planned development, stronger tax bases, and consistent law enforcement coverage. Mountain towns can still be safe, but seasonal tourism, smaller police forces, and fluctuating populations can create more variability in crime patterns. Overall, suburban Front Range communities offer more stability.

Which cities are considered the cheapest in Colorado?

Affordable cities include Brush, Lamar, and Cañon City, where home prices are well below the state average. They offer a balance of budget-friendly living, local amenities, and community appeal. You can explore a full list of cheapest places to live in Colorado to find the best options that fit your lifestyle and budget.

Do newer master-planned communities in Colorado have lower crime rates?

Yes, newer master-planned communities generally report lower crime rates. Areas like Castle Rock, Timnath, and Erie benefit from controlled growth, zoning separation, and newer infrastructure, which helps limit crime opportunities. These communities also tend to attract higher-income households and maintain strong HOA oversight, both of which contribute to safer environments compared to older or denser urban areas.

How to buy a house in Colorado in a safe area?

Start with low-crime cities like Erie, Louisville, and Parker, then narrow down using neighborhood-level crime maps and local police data. Focus on well-planned suburbs around Denver, Boulder, and Fort Collins, where schools and infrastructure are strong. Prioritize newer developments and HOA communities, and visit neighborhoods at different times. Checking access to jobs and amenities also helps ensure long-term safety and livability. To learn how to buy a house in Colorado, start by checking city-level data like total crime rate, median home price, and days on market.

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