Douglas County, CO Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Douglas County in CO is served by 4 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 8,854 violent crimes and 28,446 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 57.7 per 100k residents, which is 45.6% below the national average. Property crime averages 326.4 per 100k, 99.5% 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 AAnnual Rate57.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents8,854 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade BAnnual Rate3.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents713 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate0.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents233 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate9.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents1,781 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate326.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents28,446 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade BAnnual Rate21.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents3,105 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate292.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents22,298 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate12.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,864 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 57.7 | A | 8854 | 106.2 | -45.6% |
| Property Crime | 326.4 | F | 28446 | 163.6 | +99.5% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 32 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 3.0 | B | 713 | 3.5 | -14.5% |
| Robbery | 0.3 | A | 233 | 5.8 | -94.1% |
| Aggravated Assault | 9.4 | A | 1781 | 22.3 | -57.7% |
| Burglary | 21.3 | B | 3105 | 24.0 | -11.3% |
| Larceny | 292.5 | F | 22298 | 116.4 | +151.4% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 12.1 | A | 2864 | 22.2 | -45.3% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Douglas County Sheriff's Office
Castle Rock Police Department
Castle Rock, CO
Parker Police Department
Parker, CO
Lone Tree Police Department
Lone Tree, CO