Colorado’s Safest Cities of 2025

Cathy Habas
Mar 17, 2025
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Here are the 10 Safest Cities in Colorado for 2025

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Results from our latest State of Safety survey suggest Colorado is experiencing a dip in violent crime but a rise in property crime. More Coloradans feel safe in their state and believe crime is decreasing compared to the previous year's survey, but they still worry about crime more than the average American. 

In Colorado's 10 safest cities, fewer than 0.6 violent crimes per 1,000 people were reported on average, and six cities reported zero murders and rapes. 

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Do people feel safe in Colorado? Survey insights for 2025

Bar chart comparing how safe Colorado residents feel, with 46% feeling safe versus the 48% national average.

Bar chart comparing how safe Colorado residents feel, with 46% feeling safe versus the 48% national average. Image: SafeWise

We didn't have enough data to calculate statewide crime rates this year, but our State of Safety survey reveals some interesting trends.

After dropping to 40% in the 2024 reporting year, the percentage of Coloradans who feel safe in their state is back up to 46%—the same percentage from our 2023 report. A steady drop in violent crime experiences may explain this increased sense of security. However, Coloradans still feel a little less safe than the average American (US 48%). 

This year, more Coloradans believe crime is decreasing compared to the previous survey, but the majority (62%) say crime is on the rise.

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"My biggest concern is that crime seems to be making its way closer to where we live and we live in the country. I feel that I have to make sure everything is locked when we used to be able to leave at least windows open."
—Colorado resident*

Property crime in Colorado: Fear vs. reality

Colorado survey respondents once again reported an increase in property crime experiences year over year, rising 5 percentage points compared to the previous survey. Package theft experiences in The Centennial State also rose by 5 percentage points.

  • 37% of Coloradans said they experienced property crime in the 8 months prior to our survey, which is higher than the national average of 27%.
  • Coloradans reported the fourth-highest levels of property crime experience behind New Mexico, Nevada, and Oklahoma. 
  • 47% of Coloradans experienced package theft in the 8 months prior to the survey, which is the second-highest percentage in the nation and well above the national average of 37%.
  • Colorado residents report some of the highest levels of concern about property crime (65%) and package theft (62%) in the nation, which aligns with their reported experiences.
  • 35% of Coloradans told us they increased security measures in the 8 months prior to the survey.
  • Of the Coloradans who use some form of property protection, 46% use security cameras and 42% use guard dogs.
  • For the second year in a row, firearms and security systems tie for third place at 34% each, up from 25% the previous year.
"Theft is a huge concern. People steal from your porch, your fenced-in backyard, anything that isn't attached to your house or locked up. It's awful."
—Colorado resident*

Cyber crime in Colorado

Our 11th annual State of Safety survey asked questions about cyber security for the first time. Coloradans reported fewer cyber crime experiences than the average American (CO 29%, US 33%) but were more likely to use certain protections.

  • 69% of Coloradans worry about cyber crimes, which matches the national average and makes it the most concerning crime issue in the state.
  • 16% of Coloradans say they use an identity theft protection service, which is the third-highest percentage in the nation behind Alaska and West Virginia. 
  • Coloradans report the third-highest usage of password managers (23%). 
  • Coloradans are less likely to use anti-virus and anti-malware compared to the average American.
"My biggest concern is how to save my privacy while using the internet, and having my cards being used or getting my personal information while using a shopping app or website."
—Colorado resident*

What security measures do Coloradans use most?

Top security measures used in Colorado: guard dogs, security systems, and firearms, compared to national trends.

Top security measures used in Colorado: guard dogs, security systems, and firearms, compared to national trends. Image: SafeWise

What crimes are Colorado residents concerned about most?

Bar chart of top crime concerns in Colorado, showing violent crime, property crime, gun violence, and package theft rates.

Bar chart of top crime concerns in Colorado, showing violent crime, property crime, gun violence, and package theft rates. Image: SafeWise

Violent crime in Colorado: Fear vs. reality

The percentage of Coloradans who experienced a violent crime in the 8 months prior to the survey reached a new low of 13%, down from 16% in 2023 and 19% in 2022. However, concern about violent crime is on the rise.

  • 65% of Coloradans worry about violent crime on a daily basis, up from 54% the previous year (US 59%).
  • Residents of 11 other states worry about violent crime more than Coloradans. 
  • Coloradans experience violent crime at about the same rate as the national average (CO 13%, US 14%), but more than double the rate in South Dakota (6%) and half the rate of Kentucky (28%) and Louisiana (26%).
  • 16% of Coloradans surveyed say crime is decreasing in their state (US 15%).
  • 40% of Coloradans use some form of personal protection (US 35%), up from 35% the previous year.
  • Coloradans prefer to protect themselves with pocket knives (21%), pepper spray (20%), and firearms (18%).
"For myself personally, the biggest safety concern I currently face is transphobia."
—Colorado resident*

Attitudes about gun violence in Colorado

  • 55% of Coloradans are worried about gun violence (57% US).
  • 9% of Coloradans told us they had an experience with gun violence in the 8 months prior to the survey (11% US)—a 1 point drop year over year.
  • 6 mass shooting events occurred in Colorado in 2024; 10 fewer than in 2023. 
  • Firearms are the third most used form of personal protection in Colorado, used by 18% of those who use any kind of personal protection (US 15%).
"I worry about my safety when I attend a large event like sports or concerts. These large crowds seem to be targets."
—Colorado resident*

*Quotes collected from our latest State of Safety survey.

A closer look at the safest cities in Colorado

For the purposes of this report, the terms “dangerous” and “safest” refer explicitly to crime rates as calculated from FBI crime data—no other characterization of any community is implied or intended.

  • 56 cities in Colorado met the criteria for ranking, including 2 cities that weren’t in the running last year (Frederick and Eagle).
  • This year’s safest city in Colorado—Gypsum—was in fifth place last year. 
  • 4 cities reported zero murders, zero rapes, and zero robberies: Gypsum, Milliken, Frederick, and Woodland Park.
  • For the second year in a row, Milliken reported only 1 violent crime.
  • 3 cities saw declines in both property and violent crime: Gypsum, Fruita, and Woodland Park. 
  • Violent crime dropped year over year in Severance and Castle Rock, and Eerie's property crime rate decreased. 
  • All 10 of the safest cities reported fewer than 2 violent crimes per 1,000 people.

The 10 safest cities in Colorado

Map of the safest cities in Colorado for 2025, listing top 10 ranked cities based on SafeWise crime data.

Map of the safest cities in Colorado for 2025, listing top 10 ranked cities based on SafeWise crime data. Image: SafeWise

Gypsum, CO
#1
Gypsum
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+4
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  • Circle Population
    Population
    9,422
  • Circle Gun
    VC Rate 2025, 2024, 2023
    0.2, 1.0, 1.2
  • Circle Property
    PC Rate 2025, 2024, 2023
    2.7, 6.2, 3.5
  • Info
    VC=Violent crime, PC=Property crime
Milliken, Colorado
#2
Milliken
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-1
Down
)
  • Circle Population
    Population
    9,405
  • Circle Gun
    VC Rate 2025, 2024, 2023
    0.1, 0.1, 0.0
  • Circle Property
    PC Rate 2025, 2024, 2023
    4.3, 4.1, 3.0
  • Info
    VC=Violent crime, PC=Property crime
Windsor, Colorado
#3
Windsor
(
-1
Down
)
  • Circle Population
    Population
    41,454
  • Circle Gun
    VC Rate 2025, 2024, 2023
    0.4, 0.3, 0.6
  • Circle Property
    PC Rate 2025, 2024, 2023
    6.5, 5.8, 5.1
  • Info
    VC=Violent crime, PC=Property crime
Severance, Colorado
#4
Severance
(
-1
Down
)
  • Circle Population
    Population
    12,197
  • Circle Gun
    VC Rate 2025, 2024, 2023
    1.0, 0.9, 0.0
  • Circle Property
    PC Rate 2025, 2024, 2023
    2.7, 1.6, 2.8
  • Info
    VC=Violent crime, PC=Property crime
Frederick, Colorado
#5
Frederick
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NEW
)
  • Circle Population
    Population
    18,522
  • Circle Gun
    VC Rate 2025, 2024, 2023
    0.7, N/A, N/A
  • Circle Property
    PC Rate 2025, 2024, 2023
    7.0, N/A, N/A
  • Info
    12.0, N/A, N/A
    VC=Violent crime, PC=Property crime
Fruita, Colorado
#6
Fruita
(
+2
Up
)
  • Circle Population
    Population
    13,936
  • Circle Gun
    VC Rate 2025, 2024, 2023
    0.4, 1.2, 1.9
  • Circle Property
    PC Rate 2025, 2024, 2023
    10.0, 10.6, 10.2
  • Info
    VC=Violent crime, PC=Property crime
Erie, Colorado
#7
Erie
(
-3
Down
)
  • Circle Population
    Population
    34,543
  • Circle Gun
    VC Rate 2025, 2024, 2023
    0.4, 0.2, 0.5
  • Circle Property
    PC Rate 2025, 2024, 2023
    10.0, 10.3, 9.7
  • Info
    VC=Violent crime, PC=Property crime
Castle Rock, Colorado
#8
Castle Rock
(
-2
Down
)
  • Circle Population
    Population
    83,546
  • Circle Gun
    VC Rate 2025, 2024, 2023
    0.2, 0.2, 0.5
  • Circle Property
    PC Rate 2025, 2024, 2023
    12.2, 11.8, 16.2
  • Info
    VC=Violent crime, PC=Property crime
Woodland Park, Colorado
#9
Woodland Park
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-0-
)
  • Circle Population
    Population
    7,971
  • Circle Gun
    VC Rate 2025, 2024, 2023
    1.0, 1.5, 1.8
  • Circle Property
    PC Rate 2025, 2024, 2023
    9.2, 15.6, 14.7
  • Info
    VC=Violent crime, PC=Property crime
Eagle, CO
#10
Eagle
(
NEW
)
  • Circle Population
    Population
    7,410
  • Circle Gun
    VC Rate 2025, 2024, 2023
    1.4, N/A, N/A
  • Circle Property
    PC Rate 2025, 2024, 2023
    8.4, N/A, N/A
  • Info
    VC=Violent crime, PC=Property crime

How we determined the safest cities

Learn how we identified the safest cities on our methodology page.

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Find all endnotes and sources in our full methodology.

FBI Crime Data Explorer, "Documents & Downloads." Accessed March 17, 2025.

  • 2023 Crime in the United States Annual Reports
    • Offenses Known to Law Enforcement
  • 2023 NIBRS Estimation Tables

Bureau of Justice Statistics, "National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS)." Accessed March 17, 2025.

Gun Violence Archive, "Mass Shootings." Accessed March 17, 2025.

Cathy Habas
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With over eight years of experience as a content writer, Cathy has a knack for untangling complex information. Her natural curiosity and ability to empathize help Cathy offer insightful, friendly advice. She believes in empowering readers who may not feel confident about a purchase, project, or topic. Cathy earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in English from Indiana University Southeast and began her professional writing career immediately after graduation. She is a certified Safe Sleep Ambassador and has contributed to sites like Safety.com, Reviews.com, Hunker, and Thumbtack. Cathy’s pride and joy is her Appaloosa “Chacos.” She also likes to crochet while watching stand-up comedy specials on Netflix.

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