Crime & Safety in Boulder, CO

Detailed crime statistics, safety scores, and law enforcement data.

Boulder has a violent crime rate of 325 per 100,000 residents, 14% below the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 243.4 per 100,000, robbery at 44.7, rape at 37.1. The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000 (below the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 2,788 per 100,000, 42% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 2,158, burglary at 389, vehicle theft at 211 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 31 fatal traffic crashes. The area has experienced 182 federally declared disasters. Overall, Boulder receives a safety grade of F.

Crime Rates: Boulder vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent325.1/100K
14% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape37.1/100K
Robbery44.7/100K
Assault243.4/100K

Property Crime

Total Property2,788.2/100K
42% above US avg
Burglary388.8/100K
Theft2,157.9/100K
Vehicle Theft211.0/100K
Arson30.4/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)31
FEMA Disasters182

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
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