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Best for Safety in Colorado

9 cities ranked · Lowest crime rates per FBI UCR — best for families sensitive to violent and property crime.

Top Cities in Colorado

  1. #1
    C

    Pueblo

    Best for Safety score 83 · MoveScore 67

  2. #2
    C

    Boulder

    Best for Safety score 67 · MoveScore 60

  3. #3
    B

    Westminster

    Best for Safety score 67 · MoveScore 72

  4. #4
    C

    Arvada

    Best for Safety score 67 · MoveScore 62

  5. #5
    B

    Aurora

    Best for Safety score 65 · MoveScore 76

  6. #6
    C

    Lakewood

    Best for Safety score 60 · MoveScore 66

  7. #7
    D

    Thornton

    Best for Safety score 49 · MoveScore 53

  8. #8
    C

    Colorado Springs

    Best for Safety score 48 · MoveScore 68

  9. #9
    C

    Denver

    Best for Safety score 43 · MoveScore 62

Other Colorado Rankings

Best Overall Cities in Colorado

Highest MoveScore composite — safest overall balance of all six livability dimensions.

Best for Water Quality in Colorado

Cleanest drinking water per EPA SDWIS — fewest violations, highest safety scores.

Best for Air Quality in Colorado

Cleanest air per EPA AQS — lowest median AQI and fewest unhealthy days.

Best for Public Schools in Colorado

Strongest public school performance per NCES/EDFacts — highest average proficiency.

Best Fiscal Health in Colorado

Strongest municipal fiscal health per Census ASPEP — sustainable per-capita spending.

Best for Hospital Care in Colorado

Highest-rated hospitals per CMS HCAHPS — best patient experience scores.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which city in Colorado ranks highest for best for safety?

Pueblo, CO ranks #1 in Colorado for best for safety with a sub-score of 83/100 (MoveScore 67, grade C).

How many cities in Colorado are compared?

9 Colorado cities have enough federal data for this ranking. Cities need at least three of six sub-scores for inclusion.

How is this ranking calculated?

Lowest crime rates per FBI UCR — best for families sensitive to violent and property crime. Sub-scores are normalized to 0-100 and the highest scores rank first.

Sources: FBI UCR, EPA, NCES, Census ASPEP, CMS HCAHPS
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Colorado-specific ranking using the crime sub-score, normalized to 0-100. Cities need at least three federal sub-scores to be included.