The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Colorado University, Boulder, 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?

$15.5 million

Cost of Crime™ for Colorado University, Boulder, CO

In 2025, crime will cost $3,603 per household.

More cost data

On the map, green marks the parts of Colorado University with the least crime overall and red marks the most. Each area is weighted by the type and severity of every offense, so a place with rare but serious violent crime can grade differently from one with frequent petty theft. The Interpreting the Crime Maps section below explains how to read the colors.

Is Colorado University, Boulder, CO Safe?

The D- overall grade blends the violent, property, and other grades shown above into one measure, set against the average US neighborhood, where Colorado University's combined rate is much higher than the norm. Colorado University sits in the 12th percentile, ahead of 12% of neighborhoods and behind 88%. The grade covers only Colorado University's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby neighborhoods.

The overall crime rate in Colorado University is 68.93 per 1,000 residents in a typical year. Residents generally consider the central part of the neighborhood the safest. Your chance of being a victim ranges from 1 in 10 in the east areas to 1 in 21 in the central.

Counting total incidents instead of per-capita rates, the south parts of Colorado University, Boulder, CO report the most crime, about 204 cases per year. The central part reports the fewest, around 16 per year.

The Cost of Crime™ in Colorado University, Boulder, CO

Across all crime types, the projected cost of crime in Colorado University for 2025 is $15,512,458, about $1,131 per resident and $3,603 per household. That equals 7.4% of the median household income. These figures cover tangible costs, which include:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 51.9%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 36.6%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.4%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Colorado University Compared to Other Neighborhoods?

Colorado University, Boulder, CO:	$1131
Lodo, Denver, CO:	$1926
Briargate, Colorado Springs, C:	$400
Colorado:	$704
USA:	$464

The overall cost of crime per resident in Colorado University is $1,131 per year, which is $667 more than the national average and $427 more than Boulder's city average. The comparison below uses neighborhoods similar to Colorado University:

In Lodo, Denver, CO, crime costs $1,926 per person, which is $795 more than in Colorado University.
In Briargate, Colorado Springs, C, crime costs $400 per person, which is $731 less than in Colorado University

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Colorado University	Cost per Colorado University Resident
Murder	$5.89 million	$430
Rape/Sexual Assault	$1.01 million	$74
Robbery	$441,444	$32
Assault	$1.45 million	$106
Kidnapping	$293,904	$21
Vehicle Theft	$1.54 million	$112
Burglary	$675,935	$49
Theft	$2.00 million	$146
Arson	$105,252	$8
Vandalism	$1.74 million	$127
Animal Cruelty	$14,062	$1
Drug Crimes	$191,891	$14
Identity Theft	$148,226	$11
Total Cost of Crime	$15,512,458	$1,131

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Colorado University, Boulder, CO

The totals above count tangible costs only. Violent crime also carries a human cost, the pain and trauma borne by victims and their families, which research-based methods estimate so it can be compared across places. That intangible cost in Colorado University totals $44,406,525 ($3,237 per resident), and all of it comes from violent crime rather than property loss. Added to the tangible costs, the full estimate reaches $59,918,983 ($4,368 per resident). All Cost of Crime figures come from scholarly research on the cost of crime. Read more about our methodology here.

Interpreting the Crime Maps

Crime rates on the map are measured per resident, so areas with heavy visitor traffic can read high because crime follows crowds, even where few people live. The southwest part of the neighborhood holds more retail establishments, which lifts recorded crime around those blocks. A red area does not always mean the neighborhood is unsafe for residents.

Airports, parks, and transit hubs create the same effect. Major airports draw large crowds with few residents nearby, so they read as high-crime spots. Parks and recreational areas, of which Colorado University has 6, do the same, and of Colorado University's 13,718 residents few live beside them. Before assuming an area is unsafe, weigh both the per-capita rate and the total number of incidents, and note what sits nearby.

The interactive maps load faster on a strong connection. Compare high speed internet in Colorado University, Boulder, CO at ISP Reports.

Colorado University 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 Colorado University residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	3.685
Robbery	1.023
Rape	1.213
Murder	0.2286
Total Violent Crime	6.150 (D+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	28.20
Vehicle Theft	7.253
Burglary	5.433
Arson	0.3177
Total Property Crime	41.20 (D-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.3534
Drug Crimes	1.891
Vandalism	17.80
Identity Theft	1.396
Animal Cruelty	0.1386
Total "Other" Rate	21.58 (D-)

Individual Colorado University Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Neighborhoods

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

Nearby Neighborhood	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Central Boulder, Boulder, CO	F	D+	D-
Southeast Boulder, Boulder, CO	D+	B	D
Washington Village, Boulder, CO	D	C+	D+
Crossroads, Boulder, CO	F	D-	F
South Boulder, Boulder, CO	D+	B-	C
East Boulder, Boulder, CO	F	F	F
Palo Park, Boulder, CO	C	B	B-
North Boulder, Boulder, CO	D+	C	C-
Walnut Grove, Broomfield, CO	C	B	C+
Brandywine, Broomfield, CO	D+	B-	C-

Crime Maps and Rates for Neighborhood with Similar Populations

Colorado University 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
Admiral, Seattle, WA	D+	C+	C+
Deerwood, Jacksonville, FL	A+	A+	A+
Dellview Area, San Antonio, TX	D	C	C
Rancho Rinconada, Cupertino, CA	A-	A	A
Ridgeland, Oak Park, IL	B+	B	B
River Mountain, Henderson, NV	B	C+	C+
River Road, Eugene, OR	D+	B	B
State Fair-Nolan, Highland Park, MI	D-	F	F
Torrey Pines, San Diego, CA	F	D-	D-
University Place, Lincoln, NE	C	B+	B+

Considering only the crime rate, Colorado University 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 Colorado University, Boulder, CO average SchoolGrade of B, with 47% actual proficiency versus 42% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Colorado University schools on SchoolGrade

About the Data

CrimeGrade.org provides highly detailed and accurate crime data, used by insurance companies, home security firms, and other industries. Our data is available for licensing—learn more about our USA crime data and licensing.

Crime By Zip Code Download

Our proprietary data is available for download by zip code or by state in a CSV Flat File. Please visit our download page for pricing and terms.

Download CSV

Home Security

A crime occurs on average every 9 hours 15 minutes in Colorado University. Want to protect your home?

Home Security Companies in Colorado University, Boulder, CO

All maps and statistics above are projections, not certainties, and provided without guarantee free of charge. Verify all info before making any decisions based on the data.