Thornton, CO Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Thornton Police Department serves the city of Thornton, CO in Adams County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 10,162 violent crimes and 23,374 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 124.5 per 100k residents, which is 17.2% above the national average. Property crime averages 285.0 per 100k, 74.2% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 33 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 CAnnual Rate124.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents10,162 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade DAnnual Rate0.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents20 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate7.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents794 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade FAnnual Rate10.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents419 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate8.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents919 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate285.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents23,374 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade BAnnual Rate21.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents2,014 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate216.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents16,445 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade FAnnual Rate45.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents4,789 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 124.5 | C | 10162 | 106.2 | +17.2% |
| Property Crime | 285.0 | F | 23374 | 163.6 | +74.2% |
| Homicide | 0.7 | D | 20 | 0.5 | +31.4% |
| Rape | 7.7 | F | 794 | 3.5 | +116.3% |
| Robbery | 10.4 | F | 419 | 5.8 | +79.3% |
| Aggravated Assault | 8.3 | A | 919 | 22.3 | -62.5% |
| Burglary | 21.6 | B | 2014 | 24.0 | -10.3% |
| Larceny | 216.9 | F | 16445 | 116.4 | +86.4% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 45.2 | F | 4789 | 22.2 | +103.8% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 33 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Asian | 2 |
| Anti-White | 1 |
| Anti-Bisexual | 1 |
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 4 |
| Anti-Protestant | 1 |
| Anti-Other Religion | 1 |
| Anti-Lesbian (Female) | 2 |
| Anti-Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| Anti-Atheism/Agnosticism | 1 |
| Anti-Multiple Races, Group | 3 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 4 |
| Anti-Multiple Religions, Group | 1 |
| Anti-Other Race/Ethnicity/Ancestry | 6 |
| Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Heights | 2 miles | D 128.7 | C 164.4 | Violent: 3.4% higher Property: 42.3% lower |
| Northglenn | 3 miles | A 49.8 | D 241.2 | Violent: 60.0% lower Property: 15.4% lower |
| Westminster | 4 miles | B 91.5 | F 298.3 | Violent: 26.5% lower Property: 4.6% higher |
| Broomfield | 6 miles | A 45.4 | C 189.4 | Violent: 63.5% lower Property: 33.5% lower |
| Arvada | 7 miles | A 43.3 | D 230.4 | Violent: 65.2% lower Property: 19.2% lower |