Colorado Home Security Guide

Colorado's overall crime rate is 30.69 per 1,000 residents (2024 FBI data). Violent crime runs 4.76 per 1,000, about 33% above the national average. Property crime is even higher at 25.93 per 1,000, nearly 47% above average. Motor vehicle theft is a particular problem, running nearly double the national rate.

Colorado has higher-than-average crime rates across the board. Pueblo has the highest crime rate in the state at 63 per 1,000, followed by Lakewood and Denver. Fort Collins is much safer at 27 per 1,000. The Front Range corridor sees the most crime. Suburbs and mountain towns tend to be significantly safer.

Top picks for Colorado include ADT (strong local presence along the Front Range), SimpliSafe for DIY installation, Vivint for smart home integration, and Colorado Security Products for local service in the Denver metro. Given Colorado's high property crime rates, invest in a system with cameras.

Home security monitoring in Colorado typically costs $15 to $50 per month. Equipment ranges from $200 to $600 for DIY systems to $500 to $2000 for professional installations. With Colorado's high vehicle theft rates, consider adding garage sensors and outdoor cameras.

Many Colorado cities require alarm permits. Denver requires alarm system registration, and false alarm fees can be steep. Colorado Springs and Aurora also have permit requirements. Check with your local city before activating a monitored system.