Crime per Capita in East Ridge-Ptarmigan Park
The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in East Ridge-Ptarmigan Park.
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Overall Crime Grade™
C- |
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D |
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Other Crime Grade |
D+ |
$5.33 million
Cost of Crime™ for East Ridge-Ptarmigan Park, Aurora, CO
In 2025, crime will cost $2,025 per household.
Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in East Ridge-Ptarmigan Park 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 East Ridge-Ptarmigan Park, Aurora, CO Safe?
The D grade indicates that the rate of crime is higher than that of the average US neighborhood. East Ridge-Ptarmigan Park ranks in the 21st percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 21% of neighborhoods but less safe than 79%. This analysis applies only to East Ridge-Ptarmigan Park's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby neighborhoods.
The crime rate in East Ridge-Ptarmigan Park is 58.02 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. East Ridge-Ptarmigan Park Residents generally consider the north part of the neighborhood to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in East Ridge-Ptarmigan Park varies by area - ranging from 1 in 8 in the southwest areas to 1 in 25 in the north.
When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northeast parts of East Ridge-Ptarmigan Park, Aurora, CO see the most incidents - about 68 per year. In contrast, the north part of the neighborhood has the fewest, with approximately 9 crimes annually.
The Cost of Crime™ in East Ridge-Ptarmigan Park, Aurora, CO
The total projected cost of crime in East Ridge-Ptarmigan Park for 2025 is $5,330,311. This translates to approximately $937 per resident and $2,025 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.8% of the median household income in East Ridge-Ptarmigan Park. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:- Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 50.4%
- Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 38.9%
- Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 10.6%
How Much Does Crime Cost in East Ridge-Ptarmigan Park Compared to Other Neighborhoods?
| East Ridge-Ptarmigan Park, Aurora, CO: | $937 |
|---|---|
| Lodo, Denver, CO: | $1926 |
| Briargate, Colorado Springs, C: | $400 |
| Colorado: | $704 |
| USA: | $464 |
The Cost of Crime per resident in East Ridge-Ptarmigan Park is $937 per year, which is $473 more than the national average and $234 more than Aurora's city average. Below we compare neighborhoods similar to East Ridge-Ptarmigan Park:
- In Lodo, Denver, CO, crime costs $1,926 per person, which is $988 more than in East Ridge-Ptarmigan Park.
- In Briargate, Colorado Springs, C, crime costs $400 per person, which is $537 less than in East Ridge-Ptarmigan Park
2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime
The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of East Ridge-Ptarmigan Park for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.Crime |
Cost to East Ridge-Ptarmigan Park |
Cost per East Ridge-Ptarmigan Park Resident |
|---|---|---|
Murder |
$1.11 million |
$196 |
Rape/Sexual Assault |
$385,292 |
$68 |
Robbery |
$174,497 |
$31 |
Assault |
$594,817 |
$105 |
Kidnapping |
$153,697 |
$27 |
Vehicle Theft |
$1.60 million |
$282 |
Burglary |
$294,836 |
$52 |
Theft |
$393,450 |
$69 |
Arson |
$28,578 |
$5 |
Vandalism |
$373,332 |
$66 |
Animal Cruelty |
$8,530 |
$2 |
Drug Crimes |
$138,048 |
$24 |
Identity Theft |
$69,061 |
$12 |
Total Cost of Crime |
$5,330,311 |
$937 |
The Intangible Cost of Crime in East Ridge-Ptarmigan Park, Aurora, 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 East Ridge-Ptarmigan Park totals $9,463,747 ($1,664 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $14,794,058 ($2,602 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 East Ridge-Ptarmigan Park 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 west part of the neighborhood 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 East Ridge-Ptarmigan Park’s 5,686 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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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 East Ridge-Ptarmigan Park residents in a standard year.
Violent Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Assault |
3.643 |
Robbery |
0.9756 |
Rape |
1.118 |
Murder |
0.1042 |
Total Violent Crime |
5.840 (C-) |
Property Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Theft |
13.36 |
Vehicle Theft |
18.21 |
Burglary |
5.717 |
Arson |
0.2081 |
Total Property Crime |
37.49 (D) |
Other Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Kidnapping |
0.4458 |
Drug Crimes |
3.282 |
Vandalism |
9.191 |
Identity Theft |
1.569 |
Animal Cruelty |
0.2028 |
Total "Other" Rate |
14.69 (D+) |
Individual East Ridge-Ptarmigan Park Crime Maps & Stats
Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Neighborhoods
Compared to surrounding neighborhoods, the rate of crime in East Ridge-Ptarmigan Park is similar. The table below shows Crime Grades for neighborhoods close to East Ridge-Ptarmigan Park.
Nearby Neighborhood | Overall Crime Grade | Violent Crime Grade | Property Crime Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
F | D | F | |
D | D+ | D- | |
D+ | C- | D+ | |
D- | D+ | D- | |
D+ | D+ | D+ | |
D | C- | D- | |
D- | D | F | |
C- | C- | C- | |
D+ | D+ | D+ | |
D+ | D+ | D+ |
Crime Maps and Rates for Neighborhood with Similar Populations
East Ridge-Ptarmigan Park 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
D | C | C | |
B | B- | B- | |
B+ | D- | D- | |
A | A+ | A+ | |
A- | A+ | A+ | |
B | A | A | |
C+ | C | C | |
A | B | B | |
A | A | A | |
D- | C | C |
Considering only the crime rate, East Ridge-Ptarmigan Park 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 East Ridge-Ptarmigan Park, Aurora, CO average SchoolGrade of F, with 14% actual proficiency versus 19% projected; overall, schools underperform expectations. See East Ridge-Ptarmigan Park schools on SchoolGrade
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