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

C-

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$639,330

Cost of Crime™ for DeBeque, CO

In 2025, crime will cost $1,809 per household.

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

The C- grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly higher than that of the average US city. DeBeque ranks in the 35th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 35% of cities but less safe than 65%. This analysis applies only to DeBeque's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in DeBeque is 29.65 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. DeBeque Residents generally consider the southwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in DeBeque varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 9 in the northwest neighborhoods to 1 in 51 in the southwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the central parts of DeBeque, CO see the most incidents - about 10 per year. In contrast, the north part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in DeBeque, CO

The total projected cost of crime in DeBeque for 2025 is $639,330. This translates to approximately $674 per resident and $1,809 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.9% of the median household income in DeBeque. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 49.2%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 38.3%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.5%

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

DeBeque, CO:	$674
Breckenridge, CO:	$1503
Timnath, CO:	$259
Colorado:	$704
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in DeBeque is $674 per year, which is $209 more than the national average and $30 less than Colorado's state average. Below we compare cities similar to DeBeque:

In Breckenridge, CO, crime costs $1,503 per person, which is $829 more than in DeBeque.
In Timnath, CO, crime costs $259 per person, which is $415 less than in DeBeque

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to DeBeque	Cost per DeBeque Resident
Murder	$275,420	$290
Rape/Sexual Assault	$61,380	$65
Robbery	$18,526	$20
Assault	$92,356	$97
Kidnapping	$14,500	$15
Vehicle Theft	$22,569	$24
Burglary	$40,370	$43
Theft	$36,921	$39
Arson	$6,524	$7
Vandalism	$28,426	$30
Animal Cruelty	$1,123	$1
Drug Crimes	$27,903	$29
Identity Theft	$13,313	$14
Total Cost of Crime	$639,330	$674

The Intangible Cost of Crime in DeBeque, 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 DeBeque totals $2,148,838 ($2,264 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $2,788,168 ($2,938 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 DeBeque 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 DeBeque’s 949 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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DeBeque 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 DeBeque residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	3.389
Robbery	0.6206
Rape	1.067
Murder	0.1544
Total Violent Crime	5.230 (D)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	7.512
Vehicle Theft	1.536
Burglary	4.690
Arson	0.2847
Total Property Crime	14.02 (C)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.2520
Drug Crimes	3.975
Vandalism	4.193
Identity Theft	1.813
Animal Cruelty	0.1600
Total "Other" Rate	10.39 (C-)

Individual DeBeque Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Battlement Mesa, CO	F	F	D
Mesa, CO	B	D	A
Parachute, CO	F	F	F
Molina, CO	B-	D+	A-
Rulison, CO	F	F	F
Plateau City, CO	C+	C+	B
Collbran, CO	C	B-	B
Palisade, CO	D	D-	D
Mesa Lakes, CO	B	D+	A-
Fruitvale, CO	D-	D+	D-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

DeBeque 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
Fallsburg, KY	B-	B+	B+
Hill, NH	B+	A	A
Highland Lakes, NJ	A+	A+	A+
Hermanville, MS	D	C+	C+
Greers Ferry, AR	D-	D-	D-
Goblesville, IN	A-	A-	A-
Glenwood, WV	A-	C+	C+
Gilson, IL	A+	B	B
Ghent, WV	C	C+	C+
Tatnic, ME	A	A+	A+

Considering only the crime rate, DeBeque is safer than the Colorado state average and as safe as the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in DeBeque, CO average SchoolGrade of D, with 26% actual proficiency versus 28% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See DeBeque schools on SchoolGrade

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