Littleton, CO Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Littleton Police Department serves the city of Littleton, CO in Arapahoe, Douglas, Jefferson County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 1,627 violent crimes and 6,813 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 47.4 per 100k residents, which is 55.4% below the national average. Property crime averages 144.3 per 100k, 11.8% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 4 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 A
Annual Rate47.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,627 (2019-2023)

Rape

Grade D
Annual Rate4.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents127 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade A
Annual Rate4.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents191 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade B
Annual Rate144.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents6,813 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade C
Annual Rate24.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents1,163 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade B
Annual Rate83.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents4,262 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade F
Annual Rate36.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,350 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime47.4A1627106.2-55.4%
Property Crime144.3B6813163.6-11.8%
Rape4.5D1273.5+27.5%
Aggravated Assault4.5A19122.3-79.7%
Burglary24.8C116324.0+3.3%
Larceny83.4B4262116.4-28.3%
Motor Vehicle Theft36.1F135022.2+62.7%

Crime Trends

Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation

Total reported hate crimes: 4 (2019-2023)

Targeted Group Incidents
Anti-Gay (Male) 1
Anti-Transgender 1
Anti-Black or African American 2

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Columbine Valley 1 miles
N/A 0.0
C 175.8
Violent: N/A
Property: 21.8% higher
Bow Mar 2 miles
N/A 0.0
D 243.0
Violent: N/A
Property: 68.4% higher
Sheridan 2 miles
D 152.4
F 863.7
Violent: 221.8% higher
Property: 498.4% higher
Cherry Hills Village 3 miles
N/A 0.0
A 48.0
Violent: N/A
Property: 66.8% lower
Glendale 7 miles
F 422.0
F 1621.5
Violent: 791.1% higher
Property: 1023.5% higher