Fort Collins, CO Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Fort Collins Police Department serves the city of Fort Collins, CO in Larimer County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 7,381 violent crimes and 19,605 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 71.0 per 100k residents, which is 33.1% below the national average. Property crime averages 212.0 per 100k, 29.6% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Robbery had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 36 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 Rate71.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents7,381 (2019-2023)

Rape

Grade B
Annual Rate2.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents321 (2019-2023)

Robbery

Grade A
Annual Rate1.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents240 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade A
Annual Rate11.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents1,843 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade D
Annual Rate212.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents19,605 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade C
Annual Rate25.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents1,925 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade D
Annual Rate169.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents15,874 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade B
Annual Rate15.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,714 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime71.0B7381106.2-33.1%
Property Crime212.0D19605163.6+29.6%
Rape2.4B3213.5-33.0%
Robbery1.8A2405.8-69.4%
Aggravated Assault11.3A184322.3-49.5%
Burglary25.5C192524.0+6.0%
Larceny169.3D15874116.4+45.5%
Motor Vehicle Theft15.4B171422.2-30.5%

Crime Trends

Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation

Total reported hate crimes: 36 (2019-2023)

Targeted Group Incidents
Anti-Arab 1
Anti-Asian 3
Anti-White 1
Anti-Jewish 1
Anti-Catholic 1
Anti-Gay (Male) 2
Anti-Transgender 3
Anti-Islamic (Muslim) 1
Anti-Lesbian (Female) 1
Anti-Hispanic or Latino 5
Anti-Multiple Races, Group 1
Anti-Black or African American 11
Anti-Multiple Religions, Group 1
Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) 4

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Loveland 13 miles
B 73.7
D 199.6
Violent: 3.8% higher
Property: 5.8% lower
Eaton 20 miles
A 16.8
B 134.5
Violent: 76.3% lower
Property: 36.6% lower
Estes Park 22 miles
C 119.8
A 102.7
Violent: 68.6% higher
Property: 51.6% lower
Timnath 22 miles
N/A 0.0
C 181.8
Violent: N/A
Property: 14.3% lower
Greeley 22 miles
D 143.8
D 244.5
Violent: 102.4% higher
Property: 15.4% higher