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

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$999,564

Cost of Crime™ for Dove Creek, CO

In 2025, crime will cost $1,214 per household.

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

The D grade indicates that the rate of crime is higher than that of the average US city. Dove Creek ranks in the 16th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 16% of cities but less safe than 84%. This analysis applies only to Dove Creek's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Dove Creek is 41.20 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Dove Creek Residents generally consider the east part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Dove Creek varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 11 in the northwest neighborhoods to 1 in 28 in the east.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the north parts of Dove Creek, CO see the most incidents - about 21 per year. In contrast, the west part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 1 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Dove Creek, CO

The total projected cost of crime in Dove Creek for 2025 is $999,564. This translates to approximately $615 per resident and $1,214 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.4% of the median household income in Dove Creek. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 58.4%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 28.6%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.9%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Dove Creek Compared to Other Cities?

Dove Creek, CO:	$615
Breckenridge, CO:	$1503
Timnath, CO:	$259
Colorado:	$704
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Dove Creek is $615 per year, which is $151 more than the national average and $89 less than Colorado's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Dove Creek:

In Breckenridge, CO, crime costs $1,503 per person, which is $888 more than in Dove Creek.
In Timnath, CO, crime costs $259 per person, which is $357 less than in Dove Creek

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Dove Creek	Cost per Dove Creek Resident
Murder	$183,617	$113
Rape/Sexual Assault	$121,665	$75
Robbery	$46,159	$28
Assault	$199,048	$122
Kidnapping	$24,452	$15
Vehicle Theft	$22,599	$14
Burglary	$141,151	$87
Theft	$80,658	$50
Arson	$13,174	$8
Vandalism	$92,525	$57
Animal Cruelty	$1,792	$1
Drug Crimes	$51,580	$32
Identity Theft	$21,144	$13
Total Cost of Crime	$999,564	$615

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Dove Creek, 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 Dove Creek totals $1,876,845 ($1,155 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $2,876,409 ($1,770 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 Dove Creek 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 southwest part of the city 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 have the same problem. Of Dove Creek’s 1,625 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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Dove Creek 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 Dove Creek residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	4.265
Robbery	0.9030
Rape	1.235
Murder	0.0601
Total Violent Crime	6.463 (D-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	9.584
Vehicle Theft	0.8981
Burglary	9.577
Arson	0.3357
Total Property Crime	20.39 (D)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.2482
Drug Crimes	4.291
Vandalism	7.970
Identity Theft	1.681
Animal Cruelty	0.1491
Total "Other" Rate	14.34 (D-)

Individual Dove Creek Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Cahone, CO	D-	C-	D-
Ucolo, UT	D	A	C-
Monticello, UT	D-	C-	D+
Blanding, UT	D-	D+	D
Dunton, CO	D-	C	D-
Rico, CO	D-	C	D-
Ophir, CO	D-	D	D-
Silverton, CO	F	F	F
Creede, CO	F	F	D-
City of Creede, CO	D-	F	D

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Dove Creek 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
Jackson Springs, NC	D	C-	C-
State Line, MS	B+	A	A
South Effingham, NH	A	A+	A+
Salisbury, CT	A	A+	A+
Longville, MN	C	C+	C+
Loachapoka, AL	D-	D+	D+
La Pryor, TX	F	F	F
La Jara, CO	F	D-	D-
Johnson Village, CO	F	F	F
State Line, PA	A+	A+	A+

Considering only the crime rate, Dove Creek is safer 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 Dove Creek, CO average SchoolGrade of C, with 36% actual proficiency versus 35% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Dove Creek schools on SchoolGrade

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