Commerce City, CO Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Commerce City Police Department serves the city of Commerce City, CO in Adams County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 4,013 violent crimes and 11,124 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 119.4 per 100k residents, which is 12.4% above the national average. Property crime averages 247.6 per 100k, 51.3% 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 10 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 C
Annual Rate119.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents4,013 (2019-2023)

Rape

Grade F
Annual Rate16.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents389 (2019-2023)

Robbery

Grade F
Annual Rate19.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents260 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade F
Annual Rate38.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents1,323 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade D
Annual Rate247.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents11,124 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade C
Annual Rate26.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents1,162 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade D
Annual Rate153.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents6,754 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade F
Annual Rate64.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents3,130 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime119.4C4013106.2+12.4%
Property Crime247.6D11124163.6+51.3%
Rape16.2F3893.5+358.4%
Robbery19.2F2605.8+229.3%
Aggravated Assault38.3F132322.3+72.2%
Burglary26.5C116224.0+10.4%
Larceny153.3D6754116.4+31.7%
Motor Vehicle Theft64.8F313022.2+192.5%

Crime Trends

Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation

Total reported hate crimes: 10 (2019-2023)

Targeted Group Incidents
Anti-Jewish 1
Anti-Transgender 1
Anti-Hispanic or Latino 2
Anti-Black or African American 4
Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) 2

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Brighton 0 miles
C 117.1
C 178.0
Violent: 1.9% lower
Property: 28.1% lower
Englewood 16 miles
D 148.6
F 478.4
Violent: 24.5% higher
Property: 93.2% higher
Greenwood Village 16 miles
F 223.3
F 689.7
Violent: 87.1% higher
Property: 178.5% higher
Centennial 16 miles
B 78.3
C 177.6
Violent: 34.4% lower
Property: 28.3% lower
Lochbuie 22 miles
A 12.4
A 37.1
Violent: 89.6% lower
Property: 85.0% lower