Colorado University, Boulder, CO Assault Rates and Assault Maps

Assault per Capita in Colorado University

The map below shows assault per 1,000 Colorado University residents.

 

Colorado University, Boulder, CO Map of Assault Rates
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D-

Overall Crime Grade™

D+
D-
Other Crime Grade
D-
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A crime occurs every 9 hours 15 minutes (on average) in Colorado University.

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Crime Grade's assault map shows the safest places in Colorado University in green. The most dangerous areas in Colorado University are in red, with moderately safe areas in yellow. Crime rates on the map are weighted by the type and severity of the crime.

Is Colorado University, Boulder, CO Safe?

The C- grade means the rate of assault is slightly higher than the average US neighborhood. Colorado University is in the 37th percentile for safety, meaning 63% of neighborhoods are safer and 37% of neighborhoods are more dangerous. This analysis applies to Colorado University's proper boundaries only. See the table on nearby places below for nearby neighborhoods.

The rate of assault in Colorado University is 3.685 per 1,000 residents during a standard year. People who live in Colorado University generally consider the northwest part of the neighborhood to be the safest.

Your chance of being a victim of assault in Colorado University may be as high as 1 in 196 in the northeast neighborhoods, or as low as 1 in 444 in the northwest part of the neighborhood. See the section on interpreting the assault map, however, because comparing rates for assault or any other crime is not as intuitive as it may seem.

By a simple count ignoring population, more crimes occur in the south parts of Colorado University, Boulder, CO: about 12 per year. The northwest part of Colorado University has fewer cases of assault with only 1 in a typical year.

Interpreting the Assault Maps

When looking at the assault map for Colorado University, remember that the rate of assault per resident may appear inflated when people visit the area during the day, but do not live there. For example, there are more retail establishments in the southwest part of the neighborhood. Many crimes are committed in retail areas in blocks where few people live. Red areas on the assault rate map do not always indicate danger for Colorado University residents who live there.

More issues arise with places like airports, parks, and schools. Major airports, of which Colorado University has 0, always look like high-crime locations due to the large number of people and the low population nearby. Parks and designated recreational areas, of which Colorado University has 6, have the same problem. Of Colorado University’s 13,718 residents, few live near recreational areas. Because many people visit, crime rates may appear higher even for safe parks. Ultimately crime happens where people are, whether they live there or not. Before writing off an area as unsafe, look at both the crime rate and total crime maps, then consider nearby destinations that people may be visiting.

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Colorado University Crime Breakdown

The tables below show which crimes are used to calculate the Crime Grades above. All assault rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 Colorado University residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
3.685
Robbery
1.023
Rape
1.213
Murder
0.2286
Total Violent Crime
6.150 (D+)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
28.20
Vehicle Theft
7.253
Burglary
5.433
Arson
0.3177
Total Property Crime
41.20 (D-)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.3534
Drug Crimes
1.891
Vandalism
17.80
Identity Theft
1.396
Animal Cruelty
0.1386
Total "Other" Rate
21.58 (D-)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Neighborhoods

Compared to surrounding neighborhoods, the rate of assault in Colorado University is similar. The table below shows Crime Grades for neighborhoods close to Colorado University.

Nearby Neighborhood
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
Assault Crime Grade
F
D+
D-
C-
D+
B
D
A-
D
C+
D+
B
F
D-
F
D-
D+
B-
C
B+
F
F
F
F
C
B
B-
B+
D+
C
C-
C+
C
B
C+
B
D+
B-
C-
B

Crime Maps and Rates for Neighborhood with Similar Populations

Colorado University is similar versus other neighborhoods of the same size for assault. The table below compares crime in neighborhoods with comparable overall population in the neighborhood‘s boundaries.

Similar Neighborhood
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
Assault Crime Grade
D+
C+
C+
B-
A+
A+
A+
A
D
C
C
C-
A-
A
A
A+
B+
B
B
A-
B
C+
C+
C+
D+
B
B
B
D-
F
F
F
F
D-
D-
D-
C
B+
B+
B+

Considering only the assault rate, Colorado University is as safe as the Colorado state average and less safe than the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Colorado University, Boulder, CO average SchoolGrade of B, with 47% actual proficiency versus 42% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Colorado University schools on SchoolGrade

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