Colorado Springs, CO Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Colorado Springs Police Department serves the city of Colorado Springs, CO in El Paso County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 28,306 violent crimes and 85,984 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 90.8 per 100k residents, which is 14.6% below the national average. Property crime averages 277.2 per 100k, 69.4% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Homicide had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 65 hate crime incidents, with motivations including race, religion, and sexual orientation. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.

Violent Crimes

Violent Crime

Grade B
Annual Rate90.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents28,306 (2019-2023)

Homicide

Grade D
Annual Rate0.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents164 (2019-2023)

Rape

Grade F
Annual Rate5.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents2,294 (2019-2023)

Robbery

Grade C
Annual Rate6.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents1,989 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade D
Annual Rate32.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents10,791 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade F
Annual Rate277.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents85,984 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade D
Annual Rate35.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents12,805 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade D
Annual Rate168.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents57,520 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade F
Annual Rate70.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents14,830 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime90.8B28306106.2-14.6%
Property Crime277.2F85984163.6+69.4%
Homicide0.8D1640.5+53.9%
Rape5.7F22943.5+61.7%
Robbery6.5C19895.8+12.4%
Aggravated Assault32.3D1079122.3+45.1%
Burglary35.4D1280524.0+47.2%
Larceny168.4D57520116.4+44.7%
Motor Vehicle Theft70.5F1483022.2+218.0%

Crime Trends

Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation

Total reported hate crimes: 65 (2019-2023)

Targeted Group Incidents
Anti-Asian 1
Anti-White 6
Anti-Jewish 4
Anti-Bisexual 1
Anti-Catholic 1
Anti-Gay (Male) 4
Anti-Other Religion 2
Anti-Other Christian 3
Anti-Islamic (Muslim) 2
Anti-Lesbian (Female) 1
Anti-Hispanic or Latino 3
Anti-Multiple Races, Group 1
Anti-Black or African American 28
Anti-Other Race/Ethnicity/Ancestry 3
Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) 5

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Manitou Springs 5 miles
C 108.0
A 43.2
Violent: 19.0% higher
Property: 84.4% lower
Fountain 11 miles
A 56.3
C 161.8
Violent: 38.0% lower
Property: 41.6% lower
Palmer Lake 16 miles
A 38.3
A 38.3
Violent: 57.8% lower
Property: 86.2% lower
Monument 16 miles
A 23.9
B 127.5
Violent: 73.6% lower
Property: 54.0% lower
Green Mountain Falls 16 miles
N/A 0.0
N/A 0.0
Violent: N/A
Property: N/A