Crime Safety Grade

B-

Colorado Springs, CO Crime Rate

Lower crime than 72% of U.S. cities

Safety varies across 83+ neighborhoods — see the safest areas below

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Is Colorado Springs Safe?

With an overall crime index of 90, Colorado Springs has a 10% lower crime rate than the national average. Your chance of becoming a victim of violent crime is 1 in 266. However, safety varies dramatically by neighborhood, with areas like Cordera earning an A+ grade while Valley Hi rates C-.

Crime Index Comparison

Colorado Springs
90
Colorado Avg
114
National Avg
100

100 = national average. Higher values indicate more crime.

Crime Index
90
10% below average
Violent Crime
94
6% below average
Property Crime
96
4% below average
Safe Areas
99%
Neighborhoods rated A or B

Your chance of violent crime in Colorado Springs

1 in 266

Property crime: 1 in 260

Where Is It Safe in Colorado Springs?

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Colorado Springs Crime Breakdown

Highest Risk
Larceny / Theft · 4% above avg
Lowest Risk
Burglary · 10% below avg
Crime Type Index vs National
Murder Violent 93 ▼ 7%
Assault Violent 92 ▼ 8%
Robbery Violent 98 ▼ 2%
Burglary Property 90 ▼ 10%
Larceny / Theft Property 104 ▲ 4%
Vehicle Theft Property 95 ▼ 5%

Violent vs Property Crime

Neighborhood Safety Distribution

All Colorado Springs Neighborhoods

# Neighborhood Grade Crime Index
1 Cathedral Pines A+ 14
2 Cherry Creek Crossing A+ 11
3 Springs Ranch A+ 28
4 Widefield A+ 18
5 Black Forest A+ 19
6 Elk Creek Ranch A+ 14
7 Hawk Ridge A+ 14
8 Pine Creek A+ 9
9 Abert Estates A+ 14
10 High Forest Ranch A+ 14
11 Cordera A+ 28
12 Gleneagle A+ 6
13 Wolf Ranch A+ 28
14 Wagon Trails A+ 18
15 Claremont Ranch A+ 18
16 Woodmen Valley A+ 27
17 Mountain Shadows A+ 32
18 Higby Estates A+ 23
19 Fox Run A+ 23
20 Upper Skyway A+ 38
21 Briargate A+ 29
22 Park Vista / Dakota Ridge A+ 31
23 Peregrine A+ 39
24 Northgate A+ 10
25 Rockrimmon A+ 50
26 Pleasant Valley A+ 102
27 Broadmoor Bluffs A+ 37
28 Oak Valley A+ 69
29 Villa Loma A+ 38
30 Flying Horse A+ 0
31 Broadmoor A 93
32 Stetson Hills A 40
33 Norwood / Cotton Creek Park A 46
34 Cedar Heights A 111
35 Broadmoor Hills A 55
36 Security A 35
37 Pinon Valley A 87
38 Old Farm / Antelope Meadows A 72
39 Kissing Camels A 120
40 Pinecliffe A 81
41 Sundown A 54
42 Old North End A 127
43 Wasson A 89
44 Vista Grande A 84
45 Pulpit Rock A 101
46 Village Seven A 111
47 Falcon Estates A 115
48 Cragmoor A 122
49 Patty Jewett A 140
50 Soaring Eagles A 96
51 Garden Ranch A 109
52 Banning Lewis Ranch A 83
53 Divine Redeemer A 133
54 Cimarron Hills A 81
55 Kitty Hawk A 146
56 Mesa / Indian Heights A 150
57 Mesa Springs A 144
58 Old Colorado City A- 161
59 Holland Park A- 152
60 Stratmoor Hills A- 115
61 Lower Skyway A- 161
62 Downtown A- 153
63 Venetian Village A- 164
64 Ivywild A- 170
65 Rustic Hills A- 130
66 Pikes Peak B+ 118
67 Gateway Park B+ 109
68 Cheyenne Hills B+ 155
69 Deerfield B+ 131
70 Eastlake B+ 128
71 Southborough B+ 137
72 Palmer Park B+ 162
73 Roswell B 181
74 Canejos - Las Vegas B 189
75 Eastborough B 153
76 Parkmoor B 169
77 Park Hill B 161
78 Spring Creek B 134
79 Shook Run B 190
80 Knobb Hill B 193
81 Hillside B- 177
82 Stratton Meadows B- 182
83 Valley Hi C- 183

Colorado Springs Crime by Zip Code

80921
A+ Index: 12
80977
A+ Index: 9
80902
A+ Index: 2
80913
A+ Index: 2
80925
A+ Index: 14
80923
A+ Index: 32
80924
A+ Index: 28
80908
A+ Index: 21
80929
A+ Index: 44
80930
A+ Index: 36
80920
A+ Index: 32
80995
A+ Index: 35
80919
A Index: 53
80922
A Index: 42
80928
A Index: 59
80926
A Index: 34
80911
A Index: 37
80941
A Index: 64
80951
A Index: 36
80918
A Index: 81
80904
A Index: 152
80906
A Index: 99
80917
A Index: 105
80946
A Index: 71
80907
A Index: 142
80915
A Index: 95
80939
A Index: 79
80938
A Index: 83
80927
A Index: 82
80914
A- Index: 56
80905
B+ Index: 164
80909
B+ Index: 150
80916
B+ Index: 123
80903
B+ Index: 163
80910
B+ Index: 145

Colorado Springs Demographics & Cost of Living

Population
621,332
Median Income
$67,719
Home Value
$294,013
Median Rent
$1,196
Home Ownership
60%

Racial Demographics

White
74.4%
Black
7.9%
Hispanic
17.1%
Asian
4.1%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the crime rate in Colorado Springs?
Colorado Springs has an overall crime index of 90, which is below the national average of 100. Approximately 99% of neighborhoods in Colorado Springs are rated A or B for safety.
Is Colorado Springs safe to live in?
Colorado Springs has a crime safety grade of B-. Average crime. Safety varies significantly by neighborhood, so it is important to research specific areas before moving.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Colorado Springs?
The safest neighborhoods in Colorado Springs based on crime data include Cordera, Gleneagle, Cathedral Pines, Elk Creek Ranch, and Claremont Ranch. These areas have the lowest crime indices in the city.
How does Colorado Springs crime compare to the national average?
Colorado Springs's overall crime index is 90 compared to the national average of 100, meaning crime is 10% lower than the typical US city.

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