Edgewater, CO Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Edgewater Police Department serves the city of Edgewater, CO in Jefferson County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 293 violent crimes and 1,951 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 185.6 per 100k residents, which is 74.8% above the national average. Property crime averages 701.3 per 100k, 328.7% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Robbery had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 1 hate crime incidents, with motivations including race, religion, and sexual orientation. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.

Violent Crimes

Violent Crime

Grade F
Annual Rate185.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents293 (2019-2023)

Homicide

Grade F

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Robbery

Grade F
Annual Rate20.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents25 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade F
Annual Rate61.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents32 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade F
Annual Rate701.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,951 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade B
Annual Rate20.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents124 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade F
Annual Rate639.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,536 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade F
Annual Rate41.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents287 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime185.6F293106.2+74.8%
Property Crime701.3F1951163.6+328.7%
Homicide20.6F20.5+3771.8%
Robbery20.6F255.8+254.6%
Aggravated Assault61.9F3222.3+178.0%
Burglary20.6B12424.0-14.1%
Larceny639.4F1536116.4+449.5%
Motor Vehicle Theft41.3F28722.2+86.0%

Crime Trends

Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation

Total reported hate crimes: 1 (2019-2023)

Targeted Group Incidents
Anti-Black or African American 1

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Wheat Ridge 1 miles
B 75.9
F 287.7
Violent: 59.1% lower
Property: 59.0% lower
Mountain View 1 miles
F 192.3
N/A 0.0
Violent: 3.6% higher
Property: N/A
Lakeside 2 miles
F 17647.1
F 147058.8
Violent: 9406.1% higher
Property: 20868.9% higher
Lakewood 3 miles
D 169.2
F 399.2
Violent: 8.9% lower
Property: 43.1% lower
Arvada 4 miles
A 43.3
D 230.4
Violent: 76.7% lower
Property: 67.1% lower