Black Hawk, CO Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Black Hawk Police Department serves the city of Black Hawk, CO in Gilpin County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 234 violent crimes and 1,235 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 3149.6 per 100k residents, which is 2865.5% above the national average. Property crime averages 12598.4 per 100k, 7600.5% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Violent Crime had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 1 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 FProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FBurglary
Grade FLarceny
Grade FCrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 3149.6 | F | 234 | 106.2 | +2865.5% |
| Property Crime | 12598.4 | F | 1235 | 163.6 | +7600.5% |
| Burglary | 1574.8 | F | 17 | 24.0 | +6453.8% |
| Larceny | 11023.6 | F | 1132 | 116.4 | +9372.8% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 1 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Black or African American | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Idaho Springs | 14 miles | F 231.9 | F 347.8 | Violent: 92.6% lower Property: 97.2% lower |
| Georgetown | 14 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 72.8 | Violent: N/A Property: 99.4% lower |
| Empire | 14 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Nederland | 18 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 63.7 | Violent: N/A Property: 99.5% lower |
| Golden | 18 miles | A 24.4 | D 209.8 | Violent: 99.2% lower Property: 98.3% lower |