The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in 80861, CO: Crime Maps and Statistics

Crime per Capita in 80861

The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in 80861.

 

80861, CO Map of Crime Rates
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Overall Crime Grade™

D-
D+
Other Crime Grade
D+

$220,398

Cost of Crime™ for 80861, CO

In 2025, crime will cost $1,686 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in 80861 in green, the most dangerous in red, and moderately safe areas in yellow. Crime rates on the map are weighted based on both the type and severity of the crime. For more information on how to interpret our crime maps, see the Interpreting the Crime Maps section below.

Is 80861, CO Safe?

The D grade indicates that the rate of crime is higher than that of the average US zip. 80861 ranks in the 21st percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 21% of zip codes but less safe than 79%. This analysis applies only to 80861's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby zip codes.

The crime rate in 80861 is 40.51 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. 80861 Residents generally consider the south part of the zip to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in 80861 varies by area - ranging from 1 in 20 in the northwest areas to 1 in 26 in the south.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the central parts of 80861, CO see the most incidents - about 4 per year. In contrast, the south part of the zip has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in 80861, CO

The total projected cost of crime in 80861 for 2025 is $220,398. This translates to approximately $737 per resident and $1,686 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 2.2% of the median household income in 80861. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 53.3%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 34.1%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.5%

How Much Does Crime Cost in 80861 Compared to Other Zip Codes?

80861, CO: $737
80202, CO: $1603
80547, CO: $247
Colorado: $704
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in 80861 is $737 per year, which is $273 more than the national average and $33 more than Colorado's state average. Below we compare zip codes similar to 80861:
  • In 80202, CO, crime costs $1,603 per person, which is $866 more than in 80861.
  • In 80547, CO, crime costs $247 per person, which is $490 less than in 80861

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of 80861 for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to 80861
Cost per 80861 Resident
Murder
$76,210
$255
Rape/Sexual Assault
$21,805
$73
Robbery
$10,294
$34
Assault
$40,183
$134
Kidnapping
$7,362
$25
Vehicle Theft
$2,405
$8
Burglary
$6,914
$23
Theft
$27,367
$92
Arson
$1,663
$6
Vandalism
$14,095
$47
Animal Cruelty
$417
$1
Drug Crimes
$9,098
$30
Identity Theft
$2,585
$9
Total Cost of Crime
$220,398
$737

The Intangible Cost of Crime in 80861, CO

CrimeGrade primarily focuses on tangible costs, but the true impact of crime extends beyond economic. Pain and suffering for victims and their families are difficult to quantify, but research-based methodologies help estimate these effects. Using these methodologies, we calculate that the intangible cost of crime in 80861 totals $624,732 ($2,089 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $845,130 ($2,827 per resident). All Cost of Crime facts are based on scholarly research done on the cost of crime. Read more about our methodology here.

Interpreting the Crime Maps

When interpreting the 80861 crime map, keep in mind that crime rates are measured per resident. Areas with high visitor traffic, such as shopping districts, may appear to have higher crime rates simply because more crimes occur where people gather - even if few residents live there. For example, the zip has few retail establishments, which can artificially inflate crime rates in that area. Red areas on the map do not necessarily mean a neighborhood is unsafe for residents.

More issues arise with places like airports, parks, and schools. Major airports always look like high-crime locations due to the large number of people and the low population nearby. Parks and designated recreational areas have the same problem. Of 80861’s 299 residents, few live near recreational areas. Because many people visit, crime rates may appear higher even for safe parks. Crime occurs where people gather, whether they live there or not. Before assuming an area is unsafe, consider both per-capita crime rates and total crime counts, as well as the types of destinations nearby.

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80861 Crime Breakdown

The tables below show which crimes are used to calculate the Crime Grades above. All crime rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 80861 residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
4.680
Robbery
1.095
Rape
1.203
Murder
0.1356
Total Violent Crime
7.112 (D-)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
17.67
Vehicle Theft
0.5194
Burglary
2.549
Arson
0.2302
Total Property Crime
20.97 (D+)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.4061
Drug Crimes
4.113
Vandalism
6.598
Identity Theft
1.117
Animal Cruelty
0.1886
Total "Other" Rate
12.42 (D+)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Zip Codes

Compared to surrounding zip codes, the rate of crime in 80861 is lower. The table below shows Crime Grades for zip codes close to 80861.

Nearby Zip
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
D-
D
D-
D-
D
D
D-
D
D-
D-
D
D
D-
D
D-
F
D-
F
D+
C-
C+
D-
D-
D-
D
D-
D
D-
D-
C-

Crime Maps and Rates for Zip with Similar Populations

80861 is higher versus other zip codes of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in zip codes with comparable overall population in the zip‘s boundaries.

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

Considering only the crime rate, 80861 is safer than 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 80861, CO average SchoolGrade of D+, with 29% actual proficiency versus 30% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See 80861 schools on SchoolGrade

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