Golden, CO Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Golden Police Department serves the city of Golden, CO in Jefferson County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 616 violent crimes and 3,443 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 24.4 per 100k residents, which is 77.0% below the national average. Property crime averages 209.8 per 100k, 28.2% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Aggravated Assault had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 2 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 AAnnual Rate24.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents616 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate9.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents161 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade DAnnual Rate209.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents3,443 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate14.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents424 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade DAnnual Rate170.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,566 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade CAnnual Rate24.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents427 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 24.4 | A | 616 | 106.2 | -77.0% |
| Property Crime | 209.8 | D | 3443 | 163.6 | +28.2% |
| Aggravated Assault | 9.8 | A | 161 | 22.3 | -56.1% |
| Burglary | 14.6 | A | 424 | 24.0 | -39.1% |
| Larceny | 170.7 | D | 2566 | 116.4 | +46.7% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 24.4 | C | 427 | 22.2 | +10.0% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 2 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morrison | 8 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Wheat Ridge | 8 miles | B 75.9 | F 287.7 | Violent: 211.1% higher Property: 37.1% higher |
| Arvada | 8 miles | A 43.3 | D 230.4 | Violent: 77.4% higher Property: 9.9% higher |
| Lakewood | 8 miles | D 169.2 | F 399.2 | Violent: 593.6% higher Property: 90.3% higher |
| Edgewater | 9 miles | F 185.6 | F 701.3 | Violent: 661.1% higher Property: 234.3% higher |