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

Crime per Capita in Applewood

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

 

Applewood, Lakewood, CO Map of Crime Rates
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D-

Overall Crime Grade™

C
D-
Other Crime Grade
D

$8.80 million

Cost of Crime™ for Applewood, Lakewood, CO

In 2025, crime will cost $1,838 per household.

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

The D- grade indicates that the rate of crime is much higher than that of the average US neighborhood. Applewood ranks in the 12th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 12% of neighborhoods but less safe than 88%. This analysis applies only to Applewood's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby neighborhoods.

The crime rate in Applewood is 69.08 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Applewood Residents generally consider the west part of the neighborhood to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Applewood varies by area - ranging from 1 in 10 in the southeast areas to 1 in 22 in the west.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the south parts of Applewood, Lakewood, CO see the most incidents - about 171 per year. In contrast, the north part of the neighborhood has the fewest, with approximately 39 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Applewood, Lakewood, CO

The total projected cost of crime in Applewood for 2025 is $8,801,732. This translates to approximately $786 per resident and $1,838 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.1% of the median household income in Applewood. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 59.2%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 30.3%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 10.4%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Applewood Compared to Other Neighborhoods?

Applewood, Lakewood, CO: $786
Lodo, Denver, CO: $1926
Briargate, Colorado Springs, C: $400
Colorado: $704
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Applewood is $786 per year, which is $322 more than the national average and $82 more than Lakewood's city average. Below we compare neighborhoods similar to Applewood:
  • In Lodo, Denver, CO, crime costs $1,926 per person, which is $1,140 more than in Applewood.
  • In Briargate, Colorado Springs, C, crime costs $400 per person, which is $386 less than in Applewood

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Applewood for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Applewood
Cost per Applewood Resident
Murder
$641,250
$57
Rape/Sexual Assault
$817,469
$73
Robbery
$277,898
$25
Assault
$1.05 million
$93
Kidnapping
$228,768
$20
Vehicle Theft
$2.14 million
$191
Burglary
$597,316
$53
Theft
$1.68 million
$150
Arson
$66,732
$6
Vandalism
$809,417
$72
Animal Cruelty
$16,013
$1
Drug Crimes
$297,023
$27
Identity Theft
$183,766
$16
Total Cost of Crime
$8,801,732
$786

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Applewood, Lakewood, 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 Applewood totals $8,603,929 ($768 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $17,405,660 ($1,554 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 Applewood 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 southeast part of the neighborhood has more 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, of which Applewood has 1, have the same problem. Of Applewood’s 11,200 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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Applewood 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 Applewood residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
3.255
Robbery
0.7888
Rape
1.204
Murder
0.0305
Total Violent Crime
5.278 (C)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
29.00
Vehicle Theft
12.32
Burglary
5.880
Arson
0.2467
Total Property Crime
47.45 (D-)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.3369
Drug Crimes
3.585
Vandalism
10.12
Identity Theft
2.120
Animal Cruelty
0.1933
Total "Other" Rate
16.35 (D)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Neighborhoods

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

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

Crime Maps and Rates for Neighborhood with Similar Populations

Applewood is higher versus other neighborhoods of the same size for crime. 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
B
B+
B+
A
D
D
D+
D
D
B+
B+
B+
C
C-
C-
C-
D+
D+
B-
A-
A-
B-
B
B
D-
F
F
D+
C
C

Considering only the crime rate, Applewood is less safe 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 Applewood, Lakewood, CO average SchoolGrade of B, with 48% actual proficiency versus 39% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Applewood schools on SchoolGrade

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