Arapahoe County, CO Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Arapahoe County in CO is served by 9 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 12,144 violent crimes and 44,347 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 139.4 per 100k residents, which is 31.2% above the national average. Property crime averages 531.8 per 100k, 225.0% 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 DAnnual Rate139.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents12,144 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade AAnnual Rate0.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents44 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate10.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents418 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade BAnnual Rate4.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents574 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade FAnnual Rate39.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents2,966 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate531.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents44,347 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate95.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents5,879 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate332.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents28,726 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade FAnnual Rate101.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents9,452 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 139.4 | D | 12144 | 106.2 | +31.2% |
| Property Crime | 531.8 | F | 44347 | 163.6 | +225.0% |
| Homicide | 0.2 | A | 44 | 0.5 | -55.0% |
| Rape | 10.0 | F | 418 | 3.5 | +183.2% |
| Robbery | 4.7 | B | 574 | 5.8 | -19.6% |
| Aggravated Assault | 39.1 | F | 2966 | 22.3 | +75.5% |
| Burglary | 95.0 | F | 5879 | 24.0 | +295.2% |
| Larceny | 332.2 | F | 28726 | 116.4 | +185.5% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 101.2 | F | 9452 | 22.2 | +356.5% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office
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
Arapahoe Community College
Centennial Police Department
Centennial, CO