Federal Heights, CO Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Federal Heights Police Department serves the city of Federal Heights, CO in Adams County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 745 violent crimes and 2,340 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 128.7 per 100k residents, which is 21.2% above the national average. Property crime averages 164.4 per 100k, 0.5% 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 2 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 D
Annual Rate128.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents745 (2019-2023)

Rape

Grade F
Annual Rate28.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents70 (2019-2023)

Robbery

Grade D
Annual Rate7.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents54 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade F
Annual Rate35.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents241 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade C
Annual Rate164.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,340 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade A
Annual Rate7.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents320 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade C
Annual Rate107.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,386 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade F
Annual Rate50.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents623 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime128.7D745106.2+21.2%
Property Crime164.4C2340163.6+0.5%
Rape28.6F703.5+708.7%
Robbery7.2D545.8+22.9%
Aggravated Assault35.8F24122.3+60.6%
Burglary7.2A32024.0-70.2%
Larceny107.2C1386116.4-7.8%
Motor Vehicle Theft50.0F62322.2+125.7%

Crime Trends

Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation

Total reported hate crimes: 2 (2019-2023)

Targeted Group Incidents
Anti-Hindu 1
Anti-Black or African American 1

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Thornton 2 miles
C 124.5
F 285.0
Violent: 3.3% lower
Property: 73.3% higher
Westminster 2 miles
B 91.5
F 298.3
Violent: 28.9% lower
Property: 81.4% higher
Northglenn 4 miles
A 49.8
D 241.2
Violent: 61.3% lower
Property: 46.7% higher
Broomfield 5 miles
A 45.4
C 189.4
Violent: 64.7% lower
Property: 15.2% higher
Arvada 6 miles
A 43.3
D 230.4
Violent: 66.4% lower
Property: 40.1% higher