Is Colorado Safe for Solo Female Travelers?

Colorado is relatively safe for solo female travelers. While most places, including Denver, Boulder, and Colorado Springs, are welcoming and friendly, caution should always be exercised, particularly at night. The city areas and popular tourist attractions are generally secure, but it's recommendable to stay alert in more isolated natural areas or while hiking. Public transportation can also be used reliably across the state.

Safety rating

4.5 /5

Based on our research and crime data

Colorado is currently ranked #19 safest place in United States for solo female travellers, with an overall safety rating of 4.4 out of 5. . Check the full ranking.

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How safe is Colorado?

Safety at night:Moderate

Colorado, in general, is a relatively safe state but the safety can vary depending on the location and time. In larger cities like Denver or Colorado Springs, you might need to be more cautious especially late at night in less populated areas or neighborhoods with higher crime rates. Smaller towns and mountain communities tend to be safer, but being alone at night anywhere presents possible risks. Staying to well-lit, populated areas, using reputable transportation services and keeping in contact with someone about your whereabouts will increase your safety.

Public transportation:Safe

Public transportation in Colorado is fairly safe. Most systems, including buses, light rail, and trains are schedule-based, frequently monitored and maintained. There is an ample presence of security personnel, and the overall environment is usually friendly. However, like all urban spaces, it's important to stay vigilant, especially during late hours or less crowded times. Instances of crime are not prevalent, but caution should still be taken.

Street harassment:Low

Colorado, as a state, tends to be very respectful and safe for female travelers. There are cases of street harassment, like in any place, but they are relatively fewer. It also varies from city to city. Denver and Boulder, for example, are quite progressive and prioritize safety and respect for all. It's always important to be aware of your surroundings and take precautions where necessary, but generally, Colorado has a relatively low incidence of street harassment.

Petty crimes:Low

With respect to petty crimes in Colorado, the risk level gravitates more towards the lower side. Pickpocketing, bag snatching or minor scams are not widespread issues here. Generally, this place is considered safe for solo female travelers. It is though always important to follow basic precautious measures, like not leaving personal belongings unattended or not displaying high-end belongings in public openly, to ensure a trouble-free trip.

Is Colorado worth visiting?

Alli

United States

Solo travel

I felt very safe and at home. The wildlife and society is very beautiful and welcoming. The culture is pretty cool too, I caught a few festivals in telluride. There’s lots of fun things to do and fun people to do them with.

Posted: January 2, 2025

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Katie

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I've been traveling my butt off since before the internet, lived in Scotland, Japan, Spain, Holland, the Philippines, Czech Republic...and I'm not done yet. I'm not married, no kids - I look after my 74yo mom and little dog in Grand Junction, Colorado. I will soon be living about 75 miles south of Atlanta, Georgia most of the year. My big ask here is a place to stay in Edinburgh, Scotland for a few nights, roughly Aug 6-9, 2025. I used to live there, 1992-2000, and I want to visit my old haunts, maybe have dinner with my ex and take pics at the University of Edinburgh, where I got my masters. I would normally avoid Edinburgh in August (I assume the Fringe and Festival are still huge), but my friends overrode my objections for booking a manor house near Aviemore Aug 9-23. I figure it will be worse after.