Adams County, CO Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Adams County in CO is served by 5 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 20,510 violent crimes and 52,328 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 112.2 per 100k residents, which is 5.7% above the national average. Property crime averages 217.4 per 100k, 32.9% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Homicide had the lowest rate. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate112.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents20,510 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade AAnnual Rate0.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents85 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate13.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents1,624 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade FAnnual Rate11.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents1,087 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade DAnnual Rate27.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents4,592 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade DAnnual Rate217.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents52,328 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade BAnnual Rate18.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents5,192 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade DAnnual Rate140.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents32,505 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade FAnnual Rate56.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents14,218 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 112.2 | C | 20510 | 106.2 | +5.7% |
| Property Crime | 217.4 | D | 52328 | 163.6 | +32.9% |
| Homicide | 0.2 | A | 85 | 0.5 | -67.2% |
| Rape | 13.9 | F | 1624 | 3.5 | +291.9% |
| Robbery | 11.4 | F | 1087 | 5.8 | +96.3% |
| Aggravated Assault | 27.5 | D | 4592 | 22.3 | +23.8% |
| Burglary | 18.0 | B | 5192 | 24.0 | -25.0% |
| Larceny | 140.9 | D | 32505 | 116.4 | +21.1% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 56.1 | F | 14218 | 22.2 | +153.2% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Adams County Sheriff's Office
Commerce City Police Department
Commerce City, CO
Thornton Police Department
Thornton, CO
Federal Heights Police Department
Federal Heights, CO