Jefferson County, CO Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

Jefferson County in CO is served by 11 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 25,594 violent crimes and 70,007 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 2293.2 per 100k residents, which is 2059.1% above the national average. Property crime averages 18596.0 per 100k, 11266.4% 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 F
Annual Rate2293.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents25,594 (2019-2023)

Homicide

Grade F
Annual Rate2.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents77 (2019-2023)

Rape

Grade A
Annual Rate0.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents1,178 (2019-2023)

Robbery

Grade C
Annual Rate5.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents1,558 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade F
Annual Rate2223.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents5,302 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade F
Annual Rate18596.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents70,007 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade F
Annual Rate6636.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents8,920 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade F
Annual Rate11936.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents48,022 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade C
Annual Rate21.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents12,616 (2019-2023)

Summary Table

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime2293.2F25594106.2+2059.1%
Property Crime18596.0F70007163.6+11266.4%
Homicide2.7F770.5+399.0%
Rape0.3A11783.5-91.8%
Robbery5.2C15585.8-10.0%
Aggravated Assault2223.4F530222.3+9889.6%
Burglary6636.8F892024.0+27520.3%
Larceny11936.7F48022116.4+10157.4%
Motor Vehicle Theft21.7C1261622.2-2.0%

Crime Trends

Agencies

Jefferson County Sheriff's Office

Division of Gaming Criminal Enforcement and Investigations Section,

Golden Police Department

Golden, CO

Edgewater Police Department

Edgewater, CO

Lakewood Police Department

Lakewood, CO

Wheat Ridge Police Department

Wheat Ridge, CO

Lakeside Police Department

Lakeside, CO

Morrison Police Department

Morrison, CO

Colorado School of Mines

Mountain View Police Department

Mountain View, CO

Red Rocks Community College