The small town of Colorado City, AZ has a surprisingly low rate of violent crime, with a rate of 8.6 compared to the national average of 22.7. However, property crime is slightly higher at 10.9, still below the US average of 35.4. This may be attributed to the town's close-knit community and strong religious presence, as it is known for being a stronghold of the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Despite its relatively low crime rates, there have been some high-profile cases of religiously-motivated violence and abuse in Colorado City, adding a darker side to this otherwise peaceful town.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Colorado City violent crime is 8.6. (The US average is 22.7)
Colorado City property crime is 10.9. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.