Colorado Ranked Ninth for Violent Crime in 2025
The state recorded 415 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, exceeding the national average by 27 percent.
Updated on Oct. 9, 2026 in Violence
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Data from the FBI annual report shows that Colorado ranked ninth in the nation for violent crime in 2025 with 415 incidents per 100,000 people. This figure stands above the national rate of 327.6 crimes per 100,000 people.
Why it matters
Understanding state-level crime rankings against national metrics provides insight into the comparative safety levels across the U.S. These statistics help inform how local and national authorities address regional public safety trends.
Colorado reported 415 violent crimes per 100,000 people in 2025, which is 27% higher than the national average. Alaska held the highest rate at 659.6, while Maine recorded the lowest at 88.3.
The players
FBI
This federal agency acts as the primary entity for collecting and publishing uniform crime statistics for the United States.
The details
The national violent crime rate fell to 327.6 per 100,000 people in 2025, marking a 9.7% decrease from the previous year. Law enforcement agencies contribute data to the FBI, which has tracked these national statistics consistently since 1936.
Timeline
1936: The FBI began tracking national crime statistics.
2024: The national violent crime rate was 362.9 per 100,000 people.
2025: Colorado ranked ninth in the nation with 415 violent crimes per 100,000 people.
H1 2026: Violent crime across the country declined by 10.6% compared to the 2025 period.
Legal Context
The annual report follows a long history of FBI data collection initiated in 1936 to standardize reporting across jurisdictions. Recent trends show a decline in national violent crime, with a 10.6% drop noted in the first half of 2026.
The ranking may lead to increased security measures or police resource adjustments in areas with higher crime density. Residents should monitor local safety advisories and official police department reporting for updates on regional crime prevention strategies.
The takeaway
While Colorado shows higher violent crime rates compared to the national average, the country as a whole experienced a 9.7% decrease in violent incidents in 2025. Monitoring these annual fluctuations helps residents better understand the broader safety environment in their state.
Further reading
For more information on current safety initiatives, visit Colorado Violence.
Source note: This article includes information reported by LongmontLeader.
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