The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in City of Creede, CO: Crime Maps and Statistics

Crime per Capita in City of Creede

The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in City of Creede.

 

City of Creede, CO Map of Crime Rates
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D-

Overall Crime Grade™

F
D
Other Crime Grade
F

$186,834

Cost of Crime™ for City of Creede, CO

In 2025, crime will cost $1,405 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in City of Creede 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 City of Creede, CO Safe?

The D- grade indicates that the rate of crime is much higher than that of the average US city. City of Creede ranks in the 10th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 10% of cities but less safe than 90%. This analysis applies only to City of Creede's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in City of Creede is 48.39 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. City of Creede Residents generally consider the central part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in City of Creede varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 20 in the north neighborhoods to 1 in 21 in the central.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the west parts of City of Creede, CO see the most incidents - about 3 per year. In contrast, the southwest part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in City of Creede, CO

The total projected cost of crime in City of Creede for 2025 is $186,834. This translates to approximately $772 per resident and $1,405 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.8% of the median household income in City of Creede. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 55.2%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 32.4%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.2%

How Much Does Crime Cost in City of Creede Compared to Other Cities?

City of Creede, CO: $772
Breckenridge, CO: $1503
Timnath, CO: $259
Colorado: $704
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in City of Creede is $772 per year, which is $308 more than the national average and $68 more than Colorado's state average. Below we compare cities similar to City of Creede:
  • In Breckenridge, CO, crime costs $1,503 per person, which is $731 more than in City of Creede.
  • In Timnath, CO, crime costs $259 per person, which is $513 less than in City of Creede

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of City of Creede for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to City of Creede
Cost per City of Creede Resident
Murder
$46,159
$191
Rape/Sexual Assault
$16,682
$69
Robbery
$6,047
$25
Assault
$40,955
$169
Kidnapping
$2,765
$11
Vehicle Theft
$10,441
$43
Burglary
$11,670
$48
Theft
$14,748
$61
Arson
$2,206
$9
Vandalism
$23,798
$98
Animal Cruelty
$504
$2
Drug Crimes
$7,272
$30
Identity Theft
$3,588
$15
Total Cost of Crime
$186,834
$772

The Intangible Cost of Crime in City of Creede, 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 City of Creede totals $399,204 ($1,650 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $586,038 ($2,422 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 City of Creede 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 City of Creede’s 242 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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City of Creede 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 City of Creede residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
5.893
Robbery
0.7944
Rape
1.137
Murder
0.1015
Total Violent Crime
7.926 (F)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
11.77
Vehicle Theft
2.786
Burglary
5.317
Arson
0.3774
Total Property Crime
20.25 (D)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.1884
Drug Crimes
4.062
Vandalism
13.77
Identity Theft
1.916
Animal Cruelty
0.2817
Total "Other" Rate
20.21 (F)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
F
F
D-
D-
C
D-
D-
D-
D-
F
D-
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
D-
D
D-
F
F
F

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

City of Creede 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
C
B-
B-
B-
A
A
B+
B+
B+
A+
A
A
A-
C+
C+
D+
C-
C-
A-
A+
A+
C
D-
D-
B+
B+
B+
A-
B-
B-

Considering only the crime rate, City of Creede 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 City of Creede, CO average SchoolGrade of D, with 25% actual proficiency versus 30% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See City of Creede schools on SchoolGrade

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