Arvada, CO Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Arvada Police Department serves the city of Arvada, CO in Adams, Jefferson County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 3,800 violent crimes and 18,997 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 43.3 per 100k residents, which is 59.3% below the national average. Property crime averages 230.4 per 100k, 40.9% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 2 hate crime incidents, with motivations including race, religion, and sexual orientation. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate43.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents3,800 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate1.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents202 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate3.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents330 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate6.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents971 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade DAnnual Rate230.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents18,997 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade CAnnual Rate24.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents2,095 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade DAnnual Rate172.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents13,612 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade DAnnual Rate32.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents3,175 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 43.3 | A | 3800 | 106.2 | -59.3% |
| Property Crime | 230.4 | D | 18997 | 163.6 | +40.9% |
| Rape | 1.7 | A | 202 | 3.5 | -53.1% |
| Robbery | 3.3 | A | 330 | 5.8 | -42.8% |
| Aggravated Assault | 6.7 | A | 971 | 22.3 | -70.1% |
| Burglary | 24.1 | C | 2095 | 24.0 | +0.4% |
| Larceny | 172.2 | D | 13612 | 116.4 | +48.0% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 32.5 | D | 3175 | 22.2 | +46.3% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 2 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Transgender | 1 |
| Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeside | 2 miles | F 17647.1 | F 147058.8 | Violent: 40693.0% higher Property: 63713.8% higher |
| Mountain View | 3 miles | F 192.3 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 344.5% higher Property: N/A |
| Wheat Ridge | 3 miles | B 75.9 | F 287.7 | Violent: 75.4% higher Property: 24.8% higher |
| Edgewater | 4 miles | F 185.6 | F 701.3 | Violent: 329.1% higher Property: 204.3% higher |
| Westminster | 5 miles | B 91.5 | F 298.3 | Violent: 111.5% higher Property: 29.4% higher |