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

Crime per Capita in Glendale

The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in Glendale.

 

Glendale, CO Map of Crime Rates
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Overall Crime Grade™

F
F
Other Crime Grade
F

$4.89 million

Cost of Crime™ for Glendale, CO

In 2025, crime will cost $1,594 per household.

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

The F grade indicates that the rate of crime is much higher than that of the average US city. Glendale ranks in the 2nd percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 2% of cities but less safe than 98%. This analysis applies only to Glendale's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Glendale is 82.06 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Glendale Residents generally consider the east part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Glendale varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 8 in the north neighborhoods to 1 in 25 in the east.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northeast parts of Glendale, CO see the most incidents - about 127 per year. In contrast, the east part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 4 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Glendale, CO

The total projected cost of crime in Glendale for 2025 is $4,885,776. This translates to approximately $930 per resident and $1,594 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.9% of the median household income in Glendale. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 59.4%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 30.1%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 10.4%

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

Glendale, CO: $930
Breckenridge, CO: $1503
Timnath, CO: $259
Colorado: $704
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Glendale is $930 per year, which is $466 more than the national average and $226 more than Colorado's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Glendale:
  • In Breckenridge, CO, crime costs $1,503 per person, which is $573 more than in Glendale.
  • In Timnath, CO, crime costs $259 per person, which is $672 less than in Glendale

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Glendale for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Glendale
Cost per Glendale Resident
Murder
$320,186
$61
Rape/Sexual Assault
$300,188
$57
Robbery
$196,714
$37
Assault
$821,160
$156
Kidnapping
$131,668
$25
Vehicle Theft
$1.06 million
$202
Burglary
$326,001
$62
Theft
$896,368
$171
Arson
$29,527
$6
Vandalism
$540,018
$103
Animal Cruelty
$6,145
$1
Drug Crimes
$114,109
$22
Identity Theft
$140,673
$27
Total Cost of Crime
$4,885,776
$930

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Glendale, 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 Glendale totals $3,889,547 ($740 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $8,775,323 ($1,671 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 Glendale 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, of which Glendale has 3, have the same problem. Of Glendale’s 5,253 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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Glendale 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 Glendale residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
5.443
Robbery
1.191
Rape
0.9425
Murder
0.0324
Total Violent Crime
7.609 (F)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
32.95
Vehicle Theft
13.07
Burglary
6.842
Arson
0.2328
Total Property Crime
53.09 (F)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.4134
Drug Crimes
2.937
Vandalism
14.39
Identity Theft
3.460
Animal Cruelty
0.1581
Total "Other" Rate
21.36 (F)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
D-
D
D-
D-
C
F
F
F
F
F
D
F
F
D
F
D-
D
D-
F
F
F
F
F
F
D
C
D
D-
D+
D-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Glendale 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
D
C-
C-
A+
B
B
C
C+
C+
D+
C+
C+
A
A-
A-
C+
D+
D+
F
F
F
D-
D
D
F
F
F
F
F
F

Considering only the crime rate, Glendale 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 Glendale, CO average SchoolGrade of C-, with 34% actual proficiency versus 35% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Glendale schools on SchoolGrade

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