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Crime & Safety in Lakewood, CO

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

Lakewood has a violent crime rate of 480 per 100,000 residents, 26% above the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 306.3 per 100,000, robbery at 92.4, rape at 78.3. The murder rate is 3.4 per 100,000 (below the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 4,617 per 100,000, 136% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 3,571, burglary at 606, vehicle theft at 441 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 49 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Lakewood receives a safety grade of F.

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

Violent Crime

Total Violent480.3/100K
26% above US avg
Murder3.4/100K
47% below US avg
Rape78.3/100K
Robbery92.4/100K
Assault306.3/100K

Property Crime

Total Property4,617.0/100K
136% above US avg
Burglary605.8/100K
Theft3,570.7/100K
Vehicle Theft440.5/100K
Arson21.6/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)49

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
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