Boulder County, CO Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Boulder County in CO is served by 4 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 7,541 violent crimes and 23,839 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 48.0 per 100k residents, which is -54.8% below the national average. Property crime averages 172.5 per 100k, +5.4% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape 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 Rate48.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents7,541 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate0.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents389 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate2.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents307 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate6.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents1,651 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate172.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents23,839 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade CAnnual Rate28.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents3,461 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate125.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents17,843 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade BAnnual Rate16.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,367 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 48.0 | A | 7541 | 106.2 | -54.8% |
| Property Crime | 172.5 | C | 23839 | 163.6 | +5.4% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 19 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.5 | A | 389 | 3.5 | -86.4% |
| Robbery | 2.8 | A | 307 | 5.8 | -52.5% |
| Aggravated Assault | 6.3 | A | 1651 | 22.3 | -71.8% |
| Burglary | 28.7 | C | 3461 | 24.0 | +19.6% |
| Larceny | 125.4 | C | 17843 | 116.4 | +7.8% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 16.9 | B | 2367 | 22.2 | -23.8% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Boulder Police Department
Boulder, CO
Lafayette Police Department
Lafayette, CO
Louisville Police Department
Louisville, CO
Nederland Police Department
Nederland, CO