Jefferson County, CO Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Jefferson County in CO is served by 7 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 18,472 violent crimes and 53,838 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 2613.5 per 100k residents, which is +2360.7% above the national average. Property crime averages 21236.7 per 100k, +12880.4% 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 Rate2613.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents18,472 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade FAnnual Rate3.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents66 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate0.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents758 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade CAnnual Rate5.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents1,429 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade FAnnual Rate2539.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents4,087 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate21236.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents53,838 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate7583.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents6,709 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate13629.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents36,586 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade CAnnual Rate22.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents10,198 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 2613.5 | F | 18472 | 106.2 | +2360.7% |
| Property Crime | 21236.7 | F | 53838 | 163.6 | +12880.4% |
| Homicide | 3.0 | F | 66 | 0.5 | +470.3% |
| Rape | 0.2 | A | 758 | 3.5 | -94.8% |
| Robbery | 5.8 | C | 1429 | 5.8 | -0.9% |
| Aggravated Assault | 2539.8 | F | 4087 | 22.3 | +11311.4% |
| Burglary | 7583.4 | F | 6709 | 24.0 | +31459.9% |
| Larceny | 13629.8 | F | 36586 | 116.4 | +11612.3% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 22.9 | C | 10198 | 22.2 | +3.1% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
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
Mountain View Police Department
Mountain View, CO