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Centennial, Colorado: crime rate and local statistics
The violent-crime rate in Centennial was 1.6 per 1,000 residents in 2025, 61% lower than the statewide rate (4.2). The median household income is $131,928 and the median home value is $658,100. About 108,201 people live in Centennial.
Last updated . Crime: FBI 2025. Income and housing: Census ACS 2020-2024. Road work: October 11, 2026.
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What is the crime rate in Centennial?
The FBI's 2025 figures put Centennial at 1.6 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (178 in all). That is 61% lower than the Colorado rate (4.2), and 50% lower than the national rate (3.3). Its murder count for the year was 1. Property crime came to 1,425 offenses (13.1 per 1,000; Colorado: 21.4). Violent crimes fell 15% between 2021 and 2025 (210 to 178).
| Offense (2025) | Centennial count | Per 1,000 | Colorado per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 178 | 1.6 | 4.2 | 3.3 |
| Murder | 1 | 0.01 | 0.04 | 0.04 |
| Rape | 7 | 0.06 | 0.57 | 0.36 |
| Robbery | 19 | 0.17 | 0.47 | 0.49 |
| Aggravated assault | 151 | 1.4 | 3.1 | 2.4 |
| Property crime | 1,425 | 13.1 | 21.4 | 15.3 |
| Burglary | 277 | 2.5 | 2.7 | 1.9 |
| Larceny-theft | 992 | 9.1 | 15.7 | 11.4 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 156 | 1.4 | 3.0 | 2.0 |
How has crime in Centennial changed since 2021?
| Year | Violent crimes | Property crimes | Murders |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 210 | 2,269 | 6 |
| 2022 | 253 | 2,506 | 1 |
| 2023 | 281 | 2,120 | 1 |
| 2024 | 206 | 1,839 | 0 |
| 2025 | 178 | 1,425 | 1 |
Most crime never reaches the police, so these are reported crimes, a floor rather than the full count. In 2024 about half of violent crimes (48%) and about 3 in 10 property crimes (31%) were reported to police (U.S. Justice Department, National Crime Victimization Survey). Rates also depend on how completely each agency reports to the FBI. City figures are the Centennial Police Department's own reports.
How does Centennial compare with Colorado?
Centennial's median household earns $131,928 a year, 38% higher than the state figure ($95,470). The median owner-occupied home is worth $658,100 by owners' estimates, and half of renters pay more than $2,148 a month. About 108,201 people live on 30 square miles of land, roughly 3,588 per square mile. The city lies in Arapahoe County.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | Centennial | Colorado | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 108,201 | 5,862,189 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $131,928 | $95,470 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $658,100 | $539,400 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $2,148 | $1,761 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 4.6% | 4.6% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 3.3% | 9.4% | 12.5% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 62.6% | 45.7% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 80.6% | 66.2% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 42.0 | 37.7 | 38.9 |
What environmental sites and hazards are in Centennial?
Centennial has 2 dams classed as high hazard in the National Inventory of Dams. The two tallest are Englewood (64 ft) and Holly (45 ft). “High hazard” describes what lies downstream (people would probably die if the dam failed), not how likely the dam is to fail.
Arapahoe County carries a “Relatively Moderate” overall rating in FEMA's National Risk Index. The hazards rated highest here are tornadoes (Relatively High). The index compares counties with each other and also weighs how vulnerable and resilient a community is, so it is a long-run estimate, not a forecast.
Is there road construction in Centennial?
On October 11, 2026 the state transportation feed listed 1 highway work zone in Centennial city limits (active that day). Listed roads include CO 88. The map's construction layer is refreshed every morning.
See today's work zones on the map →
How many schools, nursing homes and parks are in or near Centennial?
Inside the city limits there are 23 public schools (2024-25) and 3 private schools (2023-24). 2 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes are in the city. Within about 15 miles: 4 state parks or recreation areas: Chatfield State Park, Cherry Creek State Park, Roxborough State Park and The Bluffs at Castle Point.
Gun shops, liquor stores and Planned Parenthood in Centennial
Gun shops
4 gun shops with a public storefront are on the map inside the Centennial city limits, plus 17 more licensed dealers without a public storefront (not shown). One of them is a pawnshop licensed to sell guns. On the ATF list: Casino Pawn LLC (Centennial), Centennial Gun Club (Centennial), Quantum Arms (Centennial) and Small Arms Supply (Centennial).
Liquor stores
17 liquor stores are on the map inside the Centennial city limits: Arapahoe Village Liquors (Centennial), Break Time (Centennial), Camelot Liquors (Centennial), Davidsons Beer, Wine & Spirits 2 (Centennial), Dry Creek Discount Liquors (Centennial), Europa Wine And Liquors (Centennial), Heritage Wine & Liquor (Centennial), Oasis Wine & Spirits (Centennial) and 9 more.
Planned Parenthood
There is no Planned Parenthood health center inside the Centennial city limits on the map.
See them on the map: gun shops · liquor stores →
Sources: ATF licensee list (Sept 2026); state liquor licence lists, OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps (non-official); HHS Title X directory and CMS NPPES.
Common questions
What is the crime rate in Centennial?
In 2025, Centennial had 1.6 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (178 reported), 61% lower than the Colorado rate (4.2). The property-crime rate was 13.1 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in Centennial?
$131,928 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024), compared with $95,470 for Colorado.
How much do homes cost in Centennial?
The median value of owner-occupied homes is $658,100 (Census ACS 2020-2024), against $539,400 statewide.
What natural hazards affect Centennial?
Arapahoe County carries a “Relatively Moderate” overall rating in FEMA's National Risk Index. The hazards rated highest here are tornadoes (Relatively High).
Nearby cities
Highlands Ranch, CO (7 mi) · Parker, CO (8 mi) · Aurora, CO (11 mi) · Denver, CO (12 mi) · Castle Rock, CO (15 mi) · Lakewood, CO (15 mi)
More: Colorado statewide numbers · county page: Arapahoe County · Sex-offender registry search (NSOPW)
Where do these numbers come from?
- Crime: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting, agency counts 2021-2025 (Return A); state and national rates: FBI estimated crimes.
- Income, housing, education: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year, table B19013 (median household income) and related tables, for the Census place Centennial city.
- Land area: Census 2024 Gazetteer. Hazards: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (December 2025), county scores (county level).
- Superfund: U.S. EPA, Superfund site boundaries and NPL status (October 2026). Dams: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, National Inventory of Dams (public map service, October 2026).
- Work zones: State departments of transportation, via the U.S. DOT Work Zone Data Exchange (WZDx) and state 511 feeds; refreshed every morning (snapshot October 11, 2026).
- Schools: National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE public school locations 2024-25; budgets: U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances, fiscal year 2024; National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE Private School geocodes (Private School Survey 2023-24). Nursing homes: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Nursing Home Provider Information and Penalties (September 2026).
- Parks: USGS Protected Areas Database of the U.S. (PAD-US 4.1); state park agencies' open data (CA, NY, PA, TN, TX, FL, NJ, KY, HI, UT, MT and others); OpenStreetMap contributors for some hours, phones, fees and camping; U.S. National Park Service: unit boundaries (Land Resources Division), Acreage Report (Sept 30, 2026), park pages on nps.gov (hours, fees), Visitor Use Statistics (2025).
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