Westminster, CO Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Westminster Police Department serves the city of Westminster, CO in Adams, Jefferson County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 5,852 violent crimes and 22,354 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 91.5 per 100k residents, which is 13.9% below the national average. Property crime averages 298.3 per 100k, 82.3% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Homicide had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 15 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 BHomicide
Grade FRape
Grade DRobbery
Grade DAggravated Assault
Grade BProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FBurglary
Grade CLarceny
Grade FMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade FCrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 91.5 | B | 5852 | 106.2 | -13.9% |
| Property Crime | 298.3 | F | 22354 | 163.6 | +82.3% |
| Homicide | 0.9 | F | 33 | 0.5 | +65.2% |
| Rape | 4.4 | D | 337 | 3.5 | +24.4% |
| Robbery | 8.8 | D | 432 | 5.8 | +51.3% |
| Aggravated Assault | 15.0 | B | 1115 | 22.3 | -32.8% |
| Burglary | 22.0 | C | 2021 | 24.0 | -8.4% |
| Larceny | 216.4 | F | 14679 | 116.4 | +86.0% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 59.8 | F | 5535 | 22.2 | +169.8% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 15 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Asian | 2 |
| Anti-Jewish | 1 |
| Anti-Lesbian (Female) | 1 |
| Anti-Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 4 |
| Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) | 3 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Heights | 2 miles | D 128.7 | C 164.4 | Violent: 40.6% higher Property: 44.9% lower |
| Thornton | 4 miles | C 124.5 | F 285.0 | Violent: 36.0% higher Property: 4.4% lower |
| Broomfield | 4 miles | A 45.4 | C 189.4 | Violent: 50.4% lower Property: 36.5% lower |
| Northglenn | 5 miles | A 49.8 | D 241.2 | Violent: 45.6% lower Property: 19.1% lower |
| Arvada | 5 miles | A 43.3 | D 230.4 | Violent: 52.7% lower Property: 22.7% lower |