Jefferson County, CO Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Jefferson County in CO is served by 11 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 25,594 violent crimes and 70,007 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 2293.2 per 100k residents, which is 2059.1% above the national average. Property crime averages 18596.0 per 100k, 11266.4% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape 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 FAnnual Rate2293.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents25,594 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade FAnnual Rate2.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents77 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate0.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents1,178 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade CAnnual Rate5.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents1,558 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade FAnnual Rate2223.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents5,302 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate18596.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents70,007 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate6636.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents8,920 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate11936.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents48,022 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade CAnnual Rate21.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents12,616 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 2293.2 | F | 25594 | 106.2 | +2059.1% |
| Property Crime | 18596.0 | F | 70007 | 163.6 | +11266.4% |
| Homicide | 2.7 | F | 77 | 0.5 | +399.0% |
| Rape | 0.3 | A | 1178 | 3.5 | -91.8% |
| Robbery | 5.2 | C | 1558 | 5.8 | -10.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 2223.4 | F | 5302 | 22.3 | +9889.6% |
| Burglary | 6636.8 | F | 8920 | 24.0 | +27520.3% |
| Larceny | 11936.7 | F | 48022 | 116.4 | +10157.4% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 21.7 | C | 12616 | 22.2 | -2.0% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Jefferson County Sheriff's Office
Division of Gaming Criminal Enforcement and Investigations Section,
Golden Police Department
Golden, CO
Edgewater Police Department
Edgewater, CO
Lakewood Police Department
Lakewood, CO
Wheat Ridge Police Department
Wheat Ridge, CO
Lakeside Police Department
Lakeside, CO
Morrison Police Department
Morrison, CO
Colorado School of Mines
Mountain View Police Department
Mountain View, CO