Golden, CO Crime


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Golden, Colorado has experienced a lower rate of violent crime compared to the rest of the United States, with a rate of 11.5 compared to the national average of 22.7. However, property crime has been slightly higher in Golden, with a rate of 33.9 compared to the national average of 35.4. This context provides insight into the current crime situation in Golden, indicating that while the city may have a lower rate of violent crime, there is still a need for attention and prevention efforts to address property crime. This is important information for residents and visitors to be aware of in order to take necessary precautions and for law enforcement to continue working towards maintaining a safe community.

Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)

Golden violent crime is 11.5. (The US average is 22.7)
Golden property crime is 33.9. (The US average is 35.4)

NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.
 Violent Crimes  - Murder  Rape  Robbery  Assault
 Property Crimes  - Burglary  Larceny  Auto Theft
Golden, CO Crime History
*Closest City
Year Violent Murder Rape Robbery Assault Property Burglary Larceny Auto
2000266.1012.40253.83868.3526.12958.5383.7
2001238.301722.7198.64153.4527.73245.6380.2
2002339.30027.8311.53893.6417.23031.5445
2003262.3011.445.6205.33581.2581.72703296.5
2004129.6011.311.3107.13296.55862456.9253.6
2005192.3028.317147.14112.5661.82969.8480.8
200714505.85.8133.42586.42902099.3197.2
2008238.705.829.1203.82818314.42352.3151.4
2009242.35.811.511.5213.52607.6380.82111.5115.4
2010116.1011.617.487.12339.5348.31927.363.9
2011244.85.210.452.1177.12297.4307.41859.8130.2
2012160.6015.520.7124.42440.72852057.298.5
2013170.75.225.931108.62079.2222.41727.5129.3
2014153.45.14615.386.91917.62251528.9163.6
2015136.9034.29.892.92063.8220.11657.9185.8
2016150.4019.414.6116.42328.3174.61949.9203.7
2017109.84.833.414.357.32864.22962315.3253
2018211.90779.6125.22585.7235.92123.5226.3

   Crime in Nearby Cities
City Violent
per 100k
Property
per 100k
Pop. Miles Data
Year
Lakewood, CO644.14,858.5139,40762017
Wheat Ridge, CO241.63,278.030,58262018
Arvada, CO217.52,977.699,70372019
Edgewater, CO167.86,563.55,41682019
Morrison, CO0.00.040982016
   Crime in Similar Size Cities
City Violent
per 100k
Property
per 100k
Pop. Miles Data
Year
Wheat Ridge, CO241.63,278.030,58262018
Federal Heights, CO665.24,284.912,114132018
Englewood, CO204.15,225.033,286142019
Littleton, CO88.12,809.740,343152019
Louisville, CO74.31,397.920,814162019

   Visualize the relationship between violent and property crime in similar size cities.

   Crime by Location

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...6 months of winter from the first snowfall to the last. Lots of warm, sunny days in between. However...just when you think you can get out your shorts and sandals,  More

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It doesn't get any better than this little town, nestled between two stunning mesas. Beauty abounds in every direction. You have that "small town feel" but are just  More

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Over 10 years ago

Golden is a fantastic place to have a family! Close to metro Denver, but close to the mountains and all its recreation. The schools are very good! My boys are 5 and  More

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