Littleton, CO Crime Map

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions About Crime in Littleton, CO

Is Littleton, CO safe to live in?

Littleton ranks as one of the safest mid-sized cities in Colorado. Of the 116 neighborhoods analyzed on the Littleton crime map, 99.1% earned a Grade A and the remaining 0.9% earned a Grade B — meaning every single neighborhood in the city falls into the "safe" category. The city-wide safety rating is Very Safe (A), and the overall crime grade is B+. Communities like Southridge, Ken-Caryl Ranch, and Roxborough Village all hold A+ ratings, while even the areas with the most relative activity — Progress Park (B+) and Downtown Littleton (A-) — still score well above average compared to most U.S. cities.

What is the crime rate in Littleton, CO?

Littleton's crime picture is exceptionally positive. Across 116 neighborhoods, 115 received a Grade A and only 1 received a Grade B — a Grade B+ for Progress Park, which is the city's highest-crime area. No neighborhood in Littleton earned a C, D, or F grade. With a poverty rate of just 7.7%, an unemployment rate of 3.1%, and a median household income of $76,375, the socioeconomic conditions that typically drive crime are largely absent here. The result is a 100% "safe" rating (combined A+B grades) across all analyzed neighborhoods.

What are the safest neighborhoods in Littleton?

Ten neighborhoods earned the highest possible A+ rating on the Littleton crime map. Here's how they compare by population and income:

• Southridge — A+ | Pop. 20,130 | Median income: $167,109
• Ken-Caryl Ranch — A+ | Pop. 13,215 | Median income: $172,685
• The Fairways — A+ | Pop. 85 | Median income: $223,398
• Roxborough Village — A+ | Pop. 3,020 | Median income: $132,086
• Village of Four Lakes — A+ | Pop. 1,144 | Median income: $121,287
• Heritage Greens — A+ | Pop. 845 | Median income: $206,043
• MiraVista — A+ | Pop. 175 | Median income: $195,517
• Arapahoe Highlands — A+ | Pop. 231 | Median income: $99,206
• Kings Ridge — A+ | Pop. 249 | Median income: $99,206
• Melody Hills — A+ | Pop. 890 | Median income: $100,083

Southridge and Ken-Caryl Ranch stand out not just for their A+ safety grades but also for their large populations — together they account for more than 33,000 residents — demonstrating that safety at scale is achievable in Littleton.

Which neighborhoods in Littleton have the most crime?

Even Littleton's "highest crime" areas are objectively low-risk. Progress Park holds a B+ grade — the only neighborhood in the city below an A range. Downtown Littleton and Brookridge Heights each earned an A-, while Ketring Park and Centennial both hold a solid A. This distribution is remarkable: in most U.S. cities, the bottom-ranked neighborhoods score in the D or F range. In Littleton, the "worst" area still earns a B+, which underscores just how uniformly safe the city is across all 116 neighborhoods analyzed.

Is Littleton a good place to live for families?

By nearly every data point, Littleton is an excellent choice for families. The city's overall crime grade is B+ and its city-wide safety rating is Very Safe (A). With a median home value of $446,539, a median household income of $76,375, and an unemployment rate of just 3.1%, the economic foundation is strong. The poverty rate of 7.7% is well below national averages. Neighborhoods like Southridge (A+, median income $167,109) and Ken-Caryl Ranch (A+, median income $172,685) are particularly popular with families, combining top-tier safety grades with large residential populations and above-average incomes. With 100% of neighborhoods rated safe (Grade A or B), families have a wide range of options regardless of where in Littleton they choose to settle.

How does Littleton's safety compare to other Denver suburbs?

Littleton's safety profile is among the strongest in the Denver metro area. The fact that 99.1% of its 116 neighborhoods earned a Grade A — with zero neighborhoods graded C, D, or F — puts it in rare company. Its B+ overall crime grade and Very Safe (A) city-wide rating reflect consistent, broad-based safety rather than a handful of elite pockets surrounded by higher-risk areas. With a population density of 1,412 residents per square mile, Littleton achieves this safety record at a meaningful urban density, not just in sparse rural pockets.