The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Eckley, 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?

$451,908

Cost of Crime™ for Eckley, CO

In 2025, crime will cost $2,233 per household.

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

The D- grade indicates that the rate of crime is much higher than that of the average US city. Eckley ranks in the 12th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 12% of cities but less safe than 88%. This analysis applies only to Eckley's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Eckley is 46.27 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Eckley Residents generally consider the southeast part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Eckley varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 19 in the northeast neighborhoods to 1 in 23 in the southeast.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the central parts of Eckley, CO see the most incidents - about 7 per year. In contrast, the south part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Eckley, CO

The total projected cost of crime in Eckley for 2025 is $451,908. This translates to approximately $1,006 per resident and $2,233 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.8% of the median household income in Eckley. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 48.4%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 39.6%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.1%

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

Eckley, CO:	$1006
Breckenridge, CO:	$1503
Timnath, CO:	$259
Colorado:	$704
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Eckley is $1,006 per year, which is $542 more than the national average and $303 more than Colorado's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Eckley:

In Breckenridge, CO, crime costs $1,503 per person, which is $496 more than in Eckley.
In Timnath, CO, crime costs $259 per person, which is $748 less than in Eckley

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Eckley	Cost per Eckley Resident
Murder	$247,041	$550
Rape/Sexual Assault	$28,809	$64
Robbery	$12,785	$28
Assault	$30,035	$67
Kidnapping	$6,934	$15
Vehicle Theft	$7,471	$17
Burglary	$16,423	$37
Theft	$44,887	$100
Arson	$2,858	$6
Vandalism	$35,826	$80
Animal Cruelty	$388	$1
Drug Crimes	$12,282	$27
Identity Theft	$6,169	$14
Total Cost of Crime	$451,908	$1,006

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Eckley, 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 Eckley totals $1,785,440 ($3,976 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $2,237,348 ($4,983 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 Eckley 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 Eckley’s 449 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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Eckley 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 Eckley residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	2.329
Robbery	0.9052
Rape	1.058
Murder	0.2928
Total Violent Crime	4.585 (D+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	19.30
Vehicle Theft	1.074
Burglary	4.033
Arson	0.2636
Total Property Crime	24.67 (D-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.2547
Drug Crimes	3.698
Vandalism	11.17
Identity Theft	1.775
Animal Cruelty	0.1169
Total "Other" Rate	17.01 (D-)

Individual Eckley Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Yuma, CO	D-	D-	D-
Wray, CO	D-	D	D-
Vernon, CO	D-	D+	D-
Laird, CO	D-	C-	D-
Otis, CO	D-	D	D
Beecher Island, CO	D-	D+	D-
Sanborn, NE	D-	C-	D+
Haigler, NE	D-	C-	D+
Holyoke, CO	D-	D	D
Joes, CO	D-	D-	D

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Eckley 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
Adams, KY	C+	B	B
Zenas, IN	A	B	B
Yatesboro, PA	A+	A+	A+
Wycombe, PA	A+	A+	A+
Wyaconda, MO	D-	C+	C+
Winifrede, WV	D+	D	D
Windom, WV	C+	A+	A+
Wilcox, NE	D+	C+	C+
West Jefferson, AL	B-	A+	A+
Bergton, VA	C	C+	C+

Considering only the crime rate, Eckley 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 Eckley, CO average SchoolGrade of D, with 26% actual proficiency versus 28% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Eckley schools on SchoolGrade

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