50
Classified Tier 3, Quarterly Reviews — the highest-risk designation in Colorado registry records
697
Listed as absconders — whereabouts currently unverified by the registry
446
Colorado cities & towns with at least one registered offender
56.8
Per 10,000 residents in Pueblo — highest rate of the major cities (2.0× the state average)
+18%
Colorado's rate vs. the national average of ~24 per 10,000
City breakdown

Sex offenders by city in Colorado

Registered sex offender counts for the 12 largest cities in Colorado, with each city's rate per 10,000 residents. Raw counts track population — the per-capita column is the fair comparison, and the spread is dramatic: Pueblo's rate is 5× Boulder's. Click a city for its full breakdown, or a column header to sort.

Key facts
  • Denver, Colorado Springs, Aurora account for 67% of the registered offenders across the 12 cities tracked.
  • Adjusted for population, living in Pueblo means 5× more registered offenders per resident than Boulder.
  • Registered sex offenders live in 446 different Colorado cities and towns — no community is exempt.
#CityRegistered offendersPopulationPer 10,000 residents
1 Denver
2,803
715,513 39.2
2 Colorado Springs
2,304
480,378 48.0
3 Aurora
1,377
386,333 35.6
4 Pueblo
635
111,868 56.8
5 Lakewood
538
155,999 34.5
6 Greeley
513
108,809 47.1
7 Fort Collins
504
169,826 29.7
8 Thornton
248
141,865 17.5
9 Centennial
233
108,425 21.5
10 Westminster
204
116,654 17.5
11 Arvada
189
124,354 15.2
12 Boulder
135
108,556 12.4

Counts as of July 2026, compiled from official registry records. City populations from the 2020 U.S. Census. red = 1.5× the state rate or more · green = well below the state rate.

City-by-city breakdowns

Every Colorado city we track has its own page with neighborhood-level numbers, risk levels, and recent registrations:

Every Colorado municipality with registered offenders (top 60 shown)
Denver 2,803Colorado Springs 2,304Aurora 1,377Pueblo 635Lakewood 538Grand Junction 537Greeley 513Fort Collins 504Littleton 257Longmont 256Thornton 248Centennial 233Loveland 227Westminster 204Sterling 196Brighton 190Arvada 189Commerce City 160Boulder 135Fountain 126Canon City 123Golden 111Castle Rock 105Wheat Ridge 103Englewood 100Parker 99Broomfield 85Cortez 83Montrose 82Delta 80Evans 74Durango 73Pueblo West 72Northglenn 64Fort Morgan 61Alamosa 61Clifton 58Fort Lupton 57Highlands Ranch 56Peyton 54Trinidad 52Craig 50Calhan 50Rifle 50Fruita 46Akron 44La Junta 41Lamar 40Walsenburg 38Brush 38Lafayette 37Rocky Ford 37Pagosa Springs 32Glenwood Springs 32Windsor 30Lochbuie 30Bailey 30Florence 30Elizabeth 30Monument 30
The rules in Colorado

Colorado sex offender laws & risk levels

Conviction-based registry with SVP designation. Colorado's public site lists adults convicted of felony sex offenses and those designated Sexually Violent Predators; misdemeanor registrants and juveniles generally aren't published online, so aggregated counts run higher than the public search.

No statewide residency restriction. Colorado law does not impose a statewide distance rule. Some municipalities have local ordinances, and supervised offenders can face residence approval requirements.

Registration & verification. Registrants must keep their address, employment, and schooling current with the registry, and verify in person on a recurring schedule — more frequently for higher-risk or higher-tier registrants. Failure to register or verify is itself a crime and commonly appears as a listed offense on registry records.

Current risk-level breakdown in Colorado:

Sexual Offender
86
NOT REPORTED
75
Violent
70
MODERATE
63
LOW
58
Common questions

Colorado sex offender registry FAQ

How many registered sex offenders live in Colorado?

As of July 2026, there are 16,306 registered sex offenders in Colorado — about 28.2 for every 10,000 residents, 18% above the national average. Counts change as offenders register, move, or are removed from the registry.

Which city in Colorado has the most sex offenders?

Denver has the most registered sex offenders in Colorado with 2,803. Raw counts track population, so the fairer comparison is per capita: adjusted for population, Pueblo has the highest rate among major cities at 56.8 per 10,000 residents, while Boulder has the lowest at 12.4.

How do I find sex offenders near my address in Colorado?

Use the free Predator Map app to search any Colorado address and see registered offenders around it on a map, with photos and offense details from official registry records. You can also search the official Colorado Bureau of Investigation Sex Offender Registry website directly.

Why is this number different from the official Colorado registry website?

Public registry websites only show what the state chooses to publish. Colorado's public site only lists felony-level registrants and Sexually Violent Predators — misdemeanor registrants aren't published online. Statistics on this page are compiled from aggregated official registry records, so they can differ from — and often exceed — what a manual search of the public site returns.

Does Colorado restrict where sex offenders can live?

No statewide residency restriction. Colorado law does not impose a statewide distance rule. Some municipalities have local ordinances, and supervised offenders can face residence approval requirements. Address-level monitoring matters more than assumptions about "safe" neighborhoods.

How current is this data?

Statistics on this page are compiled from official state registry records and refreshed monthly. This page was last updated in July 2026. Always verify individual records with the official state registry.

Can I get alerts when a sex offender moves near me in Colorado?

Yes. Predator Map Pro monitors up to 5 addresses daily and sends push and email alerts when a registered offender moves in nearby, a new offender registers, or someone moves away.

Is it legal to look up sex offenders near me?

Yes. Registry information is public record under federal and state law (Megan's Law), and anyone may search it to protect themselves and their family. What the law prohibits is using registry information to harass, threaten, or commit a crime against a registrant — misuse can be prosecuted.

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Methodology: Statistics are compiled from aggregated official state registry records and refreshed monthly. City figures count the city listed on each registry record. Per-capita rates use 2020 U.S. Census populations. Aggregated counts can exceed what public registry websites display because some classification levels are excluded from public searches. Figures are estimates and change daily as registries update — always verify individual records with the official state registry.