The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in 81426, CO: Crime Maps and Statistics

D-

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	D
Property Crime Grade	D-
Other Crime Grade	D+

Which crimes are included?

$254,011

Cost of Crime™ for 81426, CO

In 2025, crime will cost $1,971 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in 81426 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 81426, CO Safe?

The D- grade indicates that the rate of crime is much higher than that of the average US zip. 81426 ranks in the 14th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 14% of zip codes but less safe than 86%. This analysis applies only to 81426's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby zip codes.

The crime rate in 81426 is 47.06 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. 81426 Residents generally consider the south part of the zip to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in 81426 varies by area - ranging from 1 in 12 in the north areas to 1 in 23 in the south.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the east parts of 81426, CO see the most incidents - about 4 per year. In contrast, the southwest part of the zip has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in 81426, CO

The total projected cost of crime in 81426 for 2025 is $254,011. This translates to approximately $876 per resident and $1,971 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.7% of the median household income in 81426. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 50.0%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 38.3%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.6%

How Much Does Crime Cost in 81426 Compared to Other Zip Codes?

81426, CO:	$876
80202, CO:	$1603
80547, CO:	$247
Colorado:	$704
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in 81426 is $876 per year, which is $412 more than the national average and $172 more than Colorado's state average. Below we compare zip codes similar to 81426:

In 80202, CO, crime costs $1,603 per person, which is $727 more than in 81426.
In 80547, CO, crime costs $247 per person, which is $629 less than in 81426

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of 81426 for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.

Crime	Cost to 81426	Cost per 81426 Resident
Murder	$95,983	$331
Rape/Sexual Assault	$23,342	$80
Robbery	$6,557	$23
Assault	$23,837	$82
Kidnapping	$5,393	$19
Vehicle Theft	$30,578	$105
Burglary	$15,614	$54
Theft	$24,986	$86
Arson	$2,606	$9
Vandalism	$14,988	$52
Animal Cruelty	$506	$2
Drug Crimes	$7,543	$26
Identity Theft	$2,078	$7
Total Cost of Crime	$254,011	$876

The Intangible Cost of Crime in 81426, 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 81426 totals $756,178 ($2,608 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $1,010,189 ($3,483 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 81426 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 81426’s 290 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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81426 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 81426 residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	2.862
Robbery	0.7188
Rape	1.327
Murder	0.1761
Total Violent Crime	5.084 (D)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	16.64
Vehicle Theft	6.809
Burglary	5.936
Arson	0.3721
Total Property Crime	29.75 (D-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.3067
Drug Crimes	3.516
Vandalism	7.234
Identity Theft	0.9258
Animal Cruelty	0.2357
Total "Other" Rate	12.22 (D+)

Individual 81426 Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Zip Codes

Compared to surrounding zip codes, the rate of crime in 81426 is lower. The table below shows Crime Grades for zip codes close to 81426.

Nearby Zip	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
81435, CO	F	F	F
81433, CO	F	F	F
81130, CO	D-	D-	D+
81325, CO	D+	C+	C+
81324, CO	D	D-	D+
84535, UT	D	C	C-
81125, CO	F	F	F
81136, CO	F	D-	F
81131, CO	D-	C	D-
81040, CO	F	F	F

Crime Maps and Rates for Zip with Similar Populations

81426 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
64486, MO	D	C	C
56733, MN	D-	B-	B-
57040, SD	A	B-	B-
57076, SD	C	D	D
57218, SD	A-	B-	B-
57232, SD	D+	B-	B-
57340, SD	D	D+	D+
57373, SD	D+	C+	C+
57460, SD	C-	C	C
58018, ND	C+	B-	B-

Considering only the crime rate, 81426 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 81426, CO average SchoolGrade of B, with 45% actual proficiency versus 45% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See 81426 schools on SchoolGrade

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