Adams County, CO Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Adams County in CO is served by 3 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 14,920 violent crimes and 36,838 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 124.2 per 100k residents, which is +16.9% above the national average. Property crime averages 232.4 per 100k, +42.0% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Homicide had the lowest rate. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate124.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents14,920 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade AAnnual Rate0.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents54 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate17.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents1,253 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade FAnnual Rate12.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents733 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade DAnnual Rate27.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents2,483 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade DAnnual Rate232.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents36,838 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade BAnnual Rate18.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents3,496 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade DAnnual Rate159.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents24,585 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade FAnnual Rate53.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents8,542 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 124.2 | C | 14920 | 106.2 | +16.9% |
| Property Crime | 232.4 | D | 36838 | 163.6 | +42.0% |
| Homicide | 0.2 | A | 54 | 0.5 | -56.2% |
| Rape | 17.5 | F | 1253 | 3.5 | +394.5% |
| Robbery | 12.2 | F | 733 | 5.8 | +110.5% |
| Aggravated Assault | 27.5 | D | 2483 | 22.3 | +23.4% |
| Burglary | 18.4 | B | 3496 | 24.0 | -23.4% |
| Larceny | 159.1 | D | 24585 | 116.4 | +36.8% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 53.4 | F | 8542 | 22.2 | +140.7% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Commerce City Police Department
Commerce City, CO
Thornton Police Department
Thornton, CO
Federal Heights Police Department
Federal Heights, CO