Lakewood, CO Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Lakewood Police Department serves the city of Lakewood, CO in Jefferson County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 14,884 violent crimes and 39,767 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 169.2 per 100k residents, which is 59.3% above the national average. Property crime averages 399.2 per 100k, 144.0% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Homicide had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 15 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 DHomicide
Grade DRape
Grade ARobbery
Grade FAggravated Assault
Grade FProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FBurglary
Grade FLarceny
Grade FMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade FCrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 169.2 | D | 14884 | 106.2 | +59.3% |
| Property Crime | 399.2 | F | 39767 | 163.6 | +144.0% |
| Homicide | 0.6 | D | 59 | 0.5 | +20.1% |
| Rape | 1.3 | A | 598 | 3.5 | -63.8% |
| Robbery | 10.3 | F | 1216 | 5.8 | +76.2% |
| Aggravated Assault | 41.0 | F | 3437 | 22.3 | +84.3% |
| Burglary | 53.8 | F | 5111 | 24.0 | +124.0% |
| Larceny | 287.7 | F | 26625 | 116.4 | +147.2% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 56.4 | F | 7791 | 22.2 | +154.3% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 15 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Jewish | 1 |
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 1 |
| Anti-Transgender | 4 |
| Anti-Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 3 |
| Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) | 4 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edgewater | 3 miles | F 185.6 | F 701.3 | Violent: 9.7% higher Property: 75.7% higher |
| Wheat Ridge | 3 miles | B 75.9 | F 287.7 | Violent: 55.1% lower Property: 27.9% lower |
| Mountain View | 5 miles | F 192.3 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 13.7% higher Property: N/A |
| Lakeside | 5 miles | F 17647.1 | F 147058.8 | Violent: 10332.2% higher Property: 36739.3% higher |
| Denver | 5 miles | D 167.5 | F 452.9 | Violent: 1.0% lower Property: 13.5% higher |