Governor Polis Celebrates Significant Drops in Crime in 2025

DENVER - The Colorado Division of Criminal Justice released a new report outlining substantial decreases in crime across the board. Showing smart and data-driven investments are making our communities safer.

"I am thrilled to see our data-driven investments in law enforcement support and crime prevention are working. Securing our safety is the bedrock of our quality of life in Colorado and that's why investing to build safe communities is a priority for me. This data shows us what we are doing is working, but we aren't stopping now, there is still more work ahead to keep our communities safe and make Colorado one of the top ten safety states in the nation," said Governor Polis.

In 2025, between January and June, compared to the same time period of 2024 Colorado saw significant drops in crime across the board compared to 2024 including:

Violent Crime Reductions:

• Colorado saw an overall 13.3% decrease in Violent Crime, meaning 2,000 fewer violent crimes.
  • 25.7% decrease in robberies, meaning 476 fewer robberies.
  • 11.7% decrease in aggravated assaults, meaning 1,198 fewer assaults.
  • 29.5% decrease in homicides, meaning 42 fewer deaths.
  • 10.7% decrease in rape, meaning 335 fewer victims.

Property Crime Reductions:

• Colorado saw an overall 17.5% decrease in Property Crime, representing over 13,700 fewer property crimes.
  • 34.5% decrease in Motor Vehicle Theft, meaning 5,312 fewer vehicles stolen.
  • 16.1% decrease in burglary, meaning 1,533 fewer break ins.
  • 13.1% decrease in larceny and theft, meaning 6,980 fewer victims.

"Seeing these improvements across our state is a testament to the dedication of our local partners and the resilience of our neighborhoods," said Colorado Division of Criminal Justice Director, Matthew M. Lunn. "We are proud of the progress we've made together to make Colorado a place where families can thrive without the fear of crime."

"Public safety isn't just about statistics; it's about the peace of mind that comes with knowing your home and your community are secure. These trends reflect the real-world impact of our commitment to supporting local law enforcement and investing in the well-being of our citizens. While we are encouraged by this progress, we know there is still more work ahead of us," CDPS Executive Director Stan Hilkey. "We remain dedicated to listening to our communities and working tirelessly until every resident feels the benefit of a safer Colorado."

These violent crime reductions helped make communities across the state safer. Local jurisdictions with the strongest violent decreases were Aurora with a 16.8% decrease, Greeley with a 15.1% decrease, Lakewood with an 11.2% decrease, and Denver with a 10.2% decrease.

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