Is Boulder Safe for Women? Crime Rate in Boulder
Safety rating
Women living in Boulder consider the safety level to be moderate, with an overall safety rating of 3.2 out of 5.
Crime rating
Women living in Boulder consider the crime rate to be very low, with an overall crime rating of 1.4 out of 5.
Violence rating
On average 13.9% percentage of women in United States have experienced physical and/or sexual violence from an intimate partner at some time in their life, according to OECD Data.
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Crime & Safety Statistics
Based on 3 experiences
Safety rating: | 3.2/5 | Moderate |
Safety walking alone after dark: | 2.6/5 | Moderate |
Safety using public transport: | 3.3/5 | Moderate |
Crime rate: | 1.4/5 | Very Low |
Worries of being sexually harassed: | 1.4/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped: | 1/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of being physically attacked: | 1/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of home broken and things stolen: | 1.1/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of being mugged or robbed: | 1.1/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of being kidnapped or murdered: | 1/5 | Not at all worried |
How safe is Boulder?
Caitlin
Boulder is mostly safe on the surface. There are some issues with people harassing others in places like the Boulder Creek multi-use paths and on Pearl Street. In recent years, there have been seemingly more issues with public drug use and homelessness. While most of the homeless folks are not problematic at all, I have been chased down a very public area by a man. My roommate was followed by a naked man in our neighborhood near downtown Boulder. I don't recommend women to travel the bike paths alone at nights. However, you should be fine in a group and during the day. Bike theft is a HUGE problem. Do not leave bikes unattended, and use a very good U-lock if you do!!
Posted: December 24, 2024Boulder is a very safe place to explore and recreate as a woman. I do a lot of outdoor things solo and have never felt unsafe. I practice situational awareness everywhere I am and always trust my instincts.
Posted: July 18, 2024Boulder is a college town and most of the crime is related to alcohol consumption. I have personally never experienced a bad situation walking alone at night but others have, and I always have my guard up. Overall I think Boulder is very safe.
Posted: July 13, 2024Meet locals in Boulder
Gaia
About Me
Hello I am Gaia, I study ecosystem, social science and conservation Biology in Fort Collins Colorado. So I can also show you around there. I am currently living in Boulder with my dad because I will be traveling. I love all types of art and staying active. I love Buddhism and respecting and protecting our Earth.
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Belen
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Hello I am a student and traveling in Europe this summer. I love the outdoors and learning new things.
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