Arapahoe County, CO Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Arapahoe County in CO is served by 7 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 8,254 violent crimes and 32,368 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 146.4 per 100k residents, which is +37.8% above the national average. Property crime averages 579.2 per 100k, +254.0% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Robbery 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 DAnnual Rate146.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents8,254 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate11.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents305 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade BAnnual Rate4.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents436 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade FAnnual Rate41.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents1,929 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate579.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents32,368 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate101.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents3,646 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate367.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents22,159 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade FAnnual Rate106.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents6,361 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 146.4 | D | 8254 | 106.2 | +37.8% |
| Property Crime | 579.2 | F | 32368 | 163.6 | +254.0% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 30 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 11.3 | F | 305 | 3.5 | +219.7% |
| Robbery | 4.7 | B | 436 | 5.8 | -20.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 41.8 | F | 1929 | 22.3 | +87.6% |
| Burglary | 101.5 | F | 3646 | 24.0 | +322.6% |
| Larceny | 367.0 | F | 22159 | 116.4 | +215.4% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 106.8 | F | 6361 | 22.2 | +381.6% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Englewood Police Department
Englewood, CO
Sheridan Police Department
Sheridan, CO
Glendale Police Department
Glendale, CO
Cherry Hills Village Police Department
Cherry Hills Village, CO
Greenwood Village Police Department
Greenwood Village, CO
Columbine Valley Police Department
Columbine Valley, CO
Centennial Police Department
Centennial, CO