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

D-

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	D-
Property Crime Grade	C-
Other Crime Grade	F

Which crimes are included?

$150,372

Cost of Crime™ for Arapahoe, CO

In 2025, crime will cost $1,675 per household.

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

The D- grade indicates that the rate of crime is much higher than that of the average US city. Arapahoe ranks in the 11th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 11% of cities but less safe than 89%. This analysis applies only to Arapahoe's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Arapahoe is 48.22 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Arapahoe Residents generally consider the southeast part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Arapahoe varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 19 in the east neighborhoods to 1 in 21 in the southeast.

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

The Cost of Crime™ in Arapahoe, CO

The total projected cost of crime in Arapahoe for 2025 is $150,372. This translates to approximately $737 per resident and $1,675 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 2.2% of the median household income in Arapahoe. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 57.7%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 29.3%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.9%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Arapahoe Compared to Other Cities?

Arapahoe, CO:	$737
Breckenridge, CO:	$1503
Timnath, CO:	$259
Colorado:	$704
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Arapahoe is $737 per year, which is $273 more than the national average and $33 more than Colorado's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Arapahoe:

In Breckenridge, CO, crime costs $1,503 per person, which is $766 more than in Arapahoe.
In Timnath, CO, crime costs $259 per person, which is $479 less than in Arapahoe

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Arapahoe	Cost per Arapahoe Resident
Murder	$36,024	$177
Rape/Sexual Assault	$14,849	$73
Robbery	$2,648	$13
Assault	$30,800	$151
Kidnapping	$3,854	$19
Vehicle Theft	$3,029	$15
Burglary	$12,677	$62
Theft	$8,599	$42
Arson	$1,336	$7
Vandalism	$26,014	$128
Animal Cruelty	$309	$2
Drug Crimes	$6,553	$32
Identity Theft	$3,678	$18
Total Cost of Crime	$150,372	$737

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Arapahoe, 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 Arapahoe totals $318,746 ($1,562 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $469,118 ($2,300 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 Arapahoe 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 city 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 Arapahoe’s 204 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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Arapahoe 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 Arapahoe residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	5.257
Robbery	0.4126
Rape	1.201
Murder	0.0940
Total Violent Crime	6.964 (D-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	8.139
Vehicle Theft	0.9589
Burglary	6.851
Arson	0.2712
Total Property Crime	16.22 (C-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.3116
Drug Crimes	4.343
Vandalism	17.85
Identity Theft	2.329
Animal Cruelty	0.2051
Total "Other" Rate	25.04 (F)

Individual Arapahoe Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Cheyenne Wells, CO	F	F	D-
Weskan, KS	D	C-	C+
Sharon Springs, KS	D-	D+	D+
Towner, CO	D-	D-	C-
Sheridan Lake, CO	D-	D-	C-
Burlington, CO	D-	D-	D-
Ruleton, KS	D	D+	C+
Kit Carson, CO	F	F	D-
Bethune, CO	D-	D-	D-
Wallace, KS	D	D+	B-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Arapahoe is higher versus other cities of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in cities with comparable overall population in the city‘s boundaries.

Similar City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Judith Gap, MT	C-	D	D
Hamlin, KY	D+	B-	B-
Ingram, AL	D-	D-	D-
Broadford, VA	D-	B-	B-
Salmon Prairie, MT	C-	C-	C-
Inmanfield, AL	B	B+	B+
Trinity Alps, CA	D+	D-	D-
Stannard, VT	A	A-	A-
Booneville, TN	C	C-	C-
St. Xavier, MT	F	D-	D-

Considering only the crime rate, Arapahoe 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 Arapahoe, CO average SchoolGrade of D-, with 22% actual proficiency versus 27% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See Arapahoe schools on SchoolGrade

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