Is Colorado Safe to Travel? (A Local’s Honest Perspective)

Updated April 1, 2024
Laura Falin
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Colorado cities have seen a big influx of people over the past decade. This leaves many travelers wondering, "Is Colorado safe?"
It is true that crimes in the state have increased, and both property crime and violent crime rates are above the national average in Colorado. However, visitors can avoid high-crime areas and practice basic safety tips to lessen their chances of being a victim of crime.
I’m a Colorado local who can ease your worries and help you find the best places to stay in Colorado for a wonderful trip! 
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Laura is a freelance writer in Colorado. She has written for publications and websites including BabyCenter, Colorado Parent Magazine, and Denver Parent. She loves hiking, paddle boarding, camping, and snowboarding, and she has run exactly one marathon. She now lives in Littleton, Colorado with her husband and four children. They love exploring the state and the rest of the U.S., usually by car, and they are pros at 20-hour road trips.