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Safest Cities in Colorado

Top 100 cities ranked by safest cities

Safest Cities — Colorado

1 Milliken 13/100K
2 Windsor 24/100K
3 Severance 37/100K
4 Firestone 39/100K
5 Timnath 40/100K
6 Castle Pines 43/100K
7 Meridian 43/100K
9 Castle Rock 45/100K
10 Fort Lupton 52/100K
11 Eaton 53/100K
12 Brush 54/100K
13 Berthoud 71/100K
14 Louisville 74/100K
15 Columbine 75/100K
16 Superior 75/100K
17 Mead 81/100K
18 Dacono 82/100K
19 Salida 82/100K
20 Littleton 88/100K
21 Highlands Ranch 89/100K
22 Roxborough Park 89/100K
23 Gypsum 92/100K
24 Eagle 92/100K
25 Parker 96/100K
26 Erie 106/100K
27 Broomfield 106/100K
28 Johnstown 109/100K
29 Delta 112/100K
30 Aspen 121/100K
31 The Pinery 129/100K
32 Stonegate 129/100K
33 Carbondale 130/100K
34 Centennial 132/100K
35 Cherry Creek 132/100K
36 Dove Valley 132/100K
37 Black Forest 136/100K
38 Monument 136/100K
39 Woodmoor 136/100K
40 Air Force Academy 136/100K
41 Gleneagle 136/100K
42 Woodland Park 140/100K
43 Fairmount 150/100K
44 Golden 153/100K
45 Evergreen 153/100K
46 Applewood 153/100K
47 West Pleasant View 153/100K
48 Avon 154/100K
49 Estes Park 156/100K
50 Craig 158/100K
51 Fruita 163/100K
52 Cañon City 182/100K
53 Edwards 203/100K
54 Englewood 204/100K
55 Montrose 204/100K
56 Greenwood Village 209/100K
57 Lafayette 213/100K
58 Wellington 214/100K
59 Fort Collins 217/100K
60 Arvada 217/100K
61 Evans 218/100K
62 Steamboat Springs 223/100K
63 Gunbarrel 232/100K
64 Derby 256/100K
65 Boulder 256/100K
66 Glenwood Springs 269/100K
67 Thornton 273/100K
68 Westminster 276/100K
69 Loveland 282/100K
70 Gunnison 299/100K
71 Lone Tree 311/100K
72 Security-Widefield 312/100K
73 Fort Carson 312/100K
74 Breckenridge 315/100K
75 Brighton 327/100K
76 Wheat Ridge 331/100K
77 Greeley 353/100K
78 Battlement Mesa 364/100K
79 Grand Junction 367/100K
80 Lochbuie 368/100K
81 Todd Creek 368/100K
82 Fort Morgan 379/100K
83 Rifle 388/100K
84 Durango 389/100K
85 Fountain 409/100K
86 Longmont 431/100K
87 Sherrelwood 438/100K
88 Welby 438/100K
89 Federal Heights 438/100K
90 Berkley 438/100K
92 Shaw Heights 438/100K
93 Sheridan 449/100K
94 Commerce City 452/100K
95 Northglenn 457/100K
96 Cimarron Hills 458/100K
97 Stratmoor 458/100K
98 La Junta 458/100K
99 Trinidad 468/100K
100 Clifton 477/100K

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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