Safest Cities in Colorado

Top 100 cities ranked by safest cities

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Safest Cities — Colorado

1 Milliken 12.5 per 1K

2 Windsor 24.0 per 1K

3 Severance 37.3 per 1K

4 Firestone 38.6 per 1K

5 Timnath 39.8 per 1K

6 Castle Pines 43.4 per 1K

7 Meridian 43.4 per 1K

8 Cherry Hills Village 44.6 per 1K

9 Castle Rock 44.6 per 1K

10 Fort Lupton 51.6 per 1K

11 Eaton 52.7 per 1K

12 Brush 54.5 per 1K

13 Berthoud 70.9 per 1K

14 Louisville 74.3 per 1K

15 Columbine 75.0 per 1K

16 Superior 75.4 per 1K

17 Mead 81.2 per 1K

18 Dacono 82.3 per 1K

19 Salida 82.5 per 1K

20 Littleton 88.1 per 1K

21 Highlands Ranch 89.2 per 1K

22 Roxborough Park 89.2 per 1K

23 Gypsum 91.9 per 1K

24 Eagle 91.9 per 1K

25 Parker 96.4 per 1K

26 Erie 105.6 per 1K

27 Broomfield 105.9 per 1K

28 Johnstown 109.4 per 1K

29 Delta 112.0 per 1K

30 Aspen 120.6 per 1K

31 The Pinery 129.5 per 1K

32 Stonegate 129.5 per 1K

33 Carbondale 129.7 per 1K

34 Centennial 132.1 per 1K

35 Cherry Creek 132.1 per 1K

36 Dove Valley 132.1 per 1K

37 Black Forest 136.1 per 1K

38 Monument 136.1 per 1K

39 Woodmoor 136.1 per 1K

40 Air Force Academy 136.1 per 1K

41 Gleneagle 136.1 per 1K

42 Woodland Park 139.9 per 1K

43 Fairmount 149.6 per 1K

44 Golden 153.4 per 1K

45 Evergreen 153.4 per 1K

46 Applewood 153.4 per 1K

47 West Pleasant View 153.4 per 1K

48 Avon 153.9 per 1K

49 Estes Park 156.1 per 1K

50 Craig 157.6 per 1K

51 Fruita 162.9 per 1K

52 Cañon City 182.4 per 1K

53 Edwards 202.5 per 1K

54 Englewood 204.1 per 1K

55 Montrose 204.5 per 1K

56 Greenwood Village 209.1 per 1K

57 Lafayette 213.4 per 1K

58 Wellington 213.6 per 1K

59 Fort Collins 217.1 per 1K

60 Arvada 217.5 per 1K

61 Evans 217.7 per 1K

62 Steamboat Springs 222.9 per 1K

63 Gunbarrel 232.1 per 1K

64 Derby 255.7 per 1K

65 Boulder 256.2 per 1K

66 Glenwood Springs 269.3 per 1K

67 Thornton 272.9 per 1K

68 Westminster 276.2 per 1K

69 Loveland 281.5 per 1K

70 Gunnison 299.0 per 1K

71 Lone Tree 310.7 per 1K

72 Security-Widefield 312.0 per 1K

73 Fort Carson 312.0 per 1K

74 Breckenridge 315.0 per 1K

75 Brighton 326.5 per 1K

76 Wheat Ridge 331.2 per 1K

77 Greeley 353.3 per 1K

78 Battlement Mesa 363.6 per 1K

79 Grand Junction 367.5 per 1K

80 Lochbuie 367.6 per 1K

81 Todd Creek 367.6 per 1K

82 Fort Morgan 378.7 per 1K

83 Rifle 388.5 per 1K

84 Durango 389.2 per 1K

85 Fountain 409.1 per 1K

86 Longmont 430.9 per 1K

87 Sherrelwood 438.2 per 1K

88 Welby 438.2 per 1K

89 Federal Heights 438.2 per 1K

90 Berkley 438.2 per 1K

91 Twin Lakes CDP (Adams County) 438.2 per 1K

92 Shaw Heights 438.2 per 1K

93 Sheridan 449.2 per 1K

94 Commerce City 451.8 per 1K

95 Northglenn 456.6 per 1K

96 Cimarron Hills 458.3 per 1K

97 Stratmoor 458.3 per 1K

98 La Junta 458.3 per 1K

99 Trinidad 468.2 per 1K

100 Clifton 476.9 per 1K

The safest cities in Colorado have the lowest violent crime rates, making them attractive to families and individuals seeking secure communities. Milliken leads with just 12.5 violent crimes per 1,000 residents.

Low crime rates are associated with multiple factors including strong community bonds, well-funded police departments, economic stability, and high levels of education and employment. These cities often have active neighborhood watch programs and community policing initiatives.

Safety is consistently ranked as one of the top priorities for families choosing where to live. The cities on this list demonstrate that low crime and high quality of life often go hand in hand with strong economic conditions and community engagement.

Did You Know?

1. Milliken has just 12.5 violent crimes per 1,000 residents — well below the national average of about 4.0.
2. The safest cities tend to have strong economies, high education levels, and active community engagement programs.
3. Property crime rates in these cities are typically low as well, with most ranking below the national average across all crime categories.

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