Broomfield, CO Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Broomfield Police Department serves the city of Broomfield, CO in Broomfield County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 1,719 violent crimes and 10,364 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 45.4 per 100k residents, which is 57.2% below the national average. Property crime averages 189.4 per 100k, 15.8% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 5 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 Rate45.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,719 (2019-2023)

Homicide

Grade F

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Rape

Grade B
Annual Rate2.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents113 (2019-2023)

Robbery

Grade A
Annual Rate2.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents79 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade A
Annual Rate3.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents290 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade C
Annual Rate189.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents10,364 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade B
Annual Rate20.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents1,064 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade D
Annual Rate151.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents7,884 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade B
Annual Rate15.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,381 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime45.4A1719106.2-57.2%
Property Crime189.4C10364163.6+15.8%
Homicide1.3F80.5+144.0%
Rape2.6B1133.5-26.8%
Robbery2.6A795.8-55.5%
Aggravated Assault3.9A29022.3-82.5%
Burglary20.8B106424.0-13.6%
Larceny151.8D7884116.4+30.5%
Motor Vehicle Theft15.6B138122.2-29.8%

Crime Trends

Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation

Total reported hate crimes: 5 (2019-2023)

Targeted Group Incidents
Anti-Buddhist 1
Anti-Transgender 1
Anti-Black or African American 3

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Westminster 4 miles
B 91.5
F 298.3
Violent: 101.5% higher
Property: 57.5% higher
Northglenn 5 miles
A 49.8
D 241.2
Violent: 9.7% higher
Property: 27.3% higher
Lafayette 5 miles
A 64.8
F 265.9
Violent: 42.8% higher
Property: 40.4% higher
Louisville 5 miles
A 59.2
C 157.9
Violent: 30.4% higher
Property: 16.6% lower
Federal Heights 5 miles
D 128.7
C 164.4
Violent: 183.4% higher
Property: 13.2% lower