Boulder County, CO Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Boulder County in CO is served by 6 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 9,536 violent crimes and 29,872 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 50.9 per 100k residents, which is 52.1% below the national average. Property crime averages 159.8 per 100k, 2.3% below 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 AAnnual Rate50.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents9,536 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade AAnnual Rate0.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents25 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate1.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents524 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate2.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents343 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate6.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents2,058 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate159.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents29,872 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade CAnnual Rate27.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents4,375 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate113.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents22,448 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade BAnnual Rate16.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,813 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 50.9 | A | 9536 | 106.2 | -52.1% |
| Property Crime | 159.8 | C | 29872 | 163.6 | -2.3% |
| Homicide | 0.3 | A | 25 | 0.5 | -35.1% |
| Rape | 1.4 | A | 524 | 3.5 | -59.7% |
| Robbery | 2.6 | A | 343 | 5.8 | -56.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 6.7 | A | 2058 | 22.3 | -69.7% |
| Burglary | 27.8 | C | 4375 | 24.0 | +15.8% |
| Larceny | 113.9 | C | 22448 | 116.4 | -2.2% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 16.6 | B | 2813 | 22.2 | -24.9% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Boulder County Sheriff's Office
Boulder Police Department
Boulder, CO
Lafayette Police Department
Lafayette, CO
University of Colorado: Boulder
Louisville Police Department
Louisville, CO
Nederland Police Department
Nederland, CO