Is Colorado Springs, CO Safe? 2026 Crime Rates & Safety Report
Key facts
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Colorado Springs, Colorado reported 443.59 burglary offenses per 100,000 residents in 2025, 2.36 times the national reference of 188.15 per 100,000 and 255.44 per 100,000 above that reference, with 2,143 annual reported offenses (FBI CDE 2025 profile).
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Colorado Springs, Colorado reported 535.09 aggravated assault offenses per 100,000 residents in 2025, 2.33 times the national reference of 229.56 per 100,000 and 305.53 per 100,000 above that reference, with 2,585 annual reported offenses (FBI CDE 2025 profile).
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Colorado Springs, Colorado reported 401.57 motor vehicle theft offenses per 100,000 residents in 2025, 2.08 times the national reference of 193.00 per 100,000 and 208.57 per 100,000 above that reference, with 1,940 annual reported offenses (FBI CDE 2025 profile).
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Colorado Springs, Colorado reported 2,237.84 larceny-theft offenses per 100,000 residents in 2025, 2.02 times the national reference of 1,106.97 per 100,000 and 1,130.87 per 100,000 above that reference, with 10,811 annual reported offenses (FBI CDE 2025 profile).
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Colorado Springs, Colorado reported 66.45 robbery offenses per 100,000 residents in 2025, 1.38 times the national reference of 48.24 per 100,000 and 18.21 per 100,000 above that reference, with 321 annual reported offenses (FBI CDE 2025 profile).
Quick answer
In the Safety Atlas 2026 public safety index, Colorado Springs, CO has an adjusted safety score of 18.04 out of 100. It ranks #1 in this comparison set out of the 3 jurisdictions in the current scored comparison set in Colorado. Its overall crime trajectory is currently classified as stable.
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2026 edition, FBI source year 2025.
Every number on this page ships in the Colorado workbook.
Key Public Safety Indicators
Reported rates per 100,000 residents; national references shown alongside.
| Offense Class | Annual Count | Rate per 100K | National Avg | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robbery | 321 | 66.45 | 48.24 |
1.38× national |
| Aggravated Assault | 2585 | 535.09 | 229.56 |
2.33× national |
| Burglary | 2143 | 443.59 | 188.15 |
2.36× national |
| Larceny-theft | 10811 | 2237.84 | 1106.97 |
2.02× national |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 1940 | 401.57 | 193.0 |
2.08× national |
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What drives Colorado Springs's safety score?
Colorado Springs ranks in the top quarter of the 3 jurisdictions in the current scored comparison set in Colorado, ahead of approximately 67% of that scored set. The profile uses a reporting population of 483,099 and source-year data through 2025; it is a citywide agency-level comparison, not a neighborhood forecast.
The strongest of the three score components is Community Order at 51.18, while Property Security is lowest at 6.84. The 44.34-point spread shows why the composite should be read by component instead of as a single absolute claim about safety.
Among the five public offense indicators, Burglary is highest relative to its national reference at 443.59 per 100,000 (2.36× the national rate). Robbery is lowest on the same relative basis at 66.45 per 100,000 (1.38× national).
Coverage check: 18 of 18 tracked offense classes have reportable values in this profile. Missing values are not converted to zero.
Public indicator mix
Colorado Springs, Colorado recorded 10,811 larceny-theft offenses in 2025, 60.7% of the 17,800 reports across its five public indicators, compared with 321 robbery reports (1.8%); this share covers only those five indicators, excluding other offense classes.
Colorado Springs, Colorado recorded 2,585 aggravated assault offenses in 2025, 14.5% of the 17,800 reports across its five public indicators, compared with 321 robbery reports (1.8%); this share covers only those five indicators, excluding other offense classes.
Colorado Springs, Colorado recorded 2,143 burglary offenses in 2025, 12.0% of the 17,800 reports across its five public indicators, compared with 321 robbery reports (1.8%); this share covers only those five indicators, excluding other offense classes.
Colorado Springs, Colorado uses a reporting population of 483,099 residents and has values for 18 of the 18 tracked offense classes (100.0%) in its 2025 profile; coverage describes available classes rather than the share of residents reporting crime.
Colorado Springs, Colorado has an adjusted score of 18.04 points out of 100 versus 11.7 in Aurora, Colorado, a difference of 6.34 points above that displayed state peer in the 2025 source-year profile; Colorado Springs ranks 1 of 3 scored jurisdictions in the published state comparison set.
Colorado Springs, Colorado has an adjusted score of 18.04 points out of 100 versus 7.97 in Denver, Colorado, a difference of 10.07 points above that displayed state peer in the 2025 source-year profile; Colorado Springs ranks 1 of 3 scored jurisdictions in the published state comparison set.
Detailed Crime Class Breakdown
Additional tracked offense classes
- Homicide
- Rape
- Kidnapping/Abduction
- Human Trafficking
- Arson
- Theft From Building
- Theft From Motor Vehicle
- Simple Assault
- Intimidation
- Stolen Property Offenses
- Vandalism
- Weapon Law Violations
- Drug/Narcotic Violations
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Colorado Springs safe compared to other places in Colorado?
Colorado Springs is classified as having low relative safety in the 2026 Safety Atlas Index. It has an adjusted safety score of 18.04 out of 100 and ranks #1 in this comparison set out of the 3 jurisdictions in the current scored comparison set in Colorado.
What is the crime rate in Colorado Springs?
Public offense rates are listed above.
What is Colorado Springs's safety rating?
Colorado Springs's safety rating in the 2026 Safety Atlas Index is 18.04 out of 100, which ranks #1 in this comparison set out of the 3 jurisdictions in the current scored comparison set in Colorado. Its overall crime trajectory is currently classified as stable, using source-year data through 2025.
What is the safest neighborhood in Colorado Springs?
This profile covers the reporting jurisdiction; consult local sources for neighborhood detail.
Why are some crime statistics locked for Colorado Springs?
Full offense series: state workbook.
Reading notes
Safety Atlas methodology · 2026 coverage report
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Primary Source Data Integrity
- Crime Counts: FBI National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS) database.
- Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimate boundaries.
- Methodology: Adjusted per-capita normalization with small-sample relief controls. View our complete Methodology Documentation.