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

Crime per Capita in Glenwood Springs

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

 

Glenwood Springs, CO Map of Crime Rates
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F

Overall Crime Grade™

D
F
Other Crime Grade
D-

$12.3 million

Cost of Crime™ for Glenwood Springs, CO

In 2025, crime will cost $2,176 per household.

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

The F grade indicates that the rate of crime is much higher than that of the average US city. Glenwood Springs ranks in the 4th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 4% of cities but less safe than 96%. This analysis applies only to Glenwood Springs's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Glenwood Springs is 66.48 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Glenwood Springs Residents generally consider the west part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Glenwood Springs varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 11 in the central neighborhoods to 1 in 25 in the west.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the central parts of Glenwood Springs, CO see the most incidents - about 419 per year. In contrast, the north part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Glenwood Springs, CO

The total projected cost of crime in Glenwood Springs for 2025 is $12,260,034. This translates to approximately $799 per resident and $2,176 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.7% of the median household income in Glenwood Springs. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 59.7%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 29.2%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.1%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Glenwood Springs Compared to Other Cities?

Glenwood Springs, CO: $799
Breckenridge, CO: $1503
Timnath, CO: $259
Colorado: $704
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Glenwood Springs is $799 per year, which is $335 more than the national average and $95 more than Colorado's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Glenwood Springs:
  • In Breckenridge, CO, crime costs $1,503 per person, which is $703 more than in Glenwood Springs.
  • In Timnath, CO, crime costs $259 per person, which is $541 less than in Glenwood Springs

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Glenwood Springs for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Glenwood Springs
Cost per Glenwood Springs Resident
Murder
$2.60 million
$169
Rape/Sexual Assault
$953,531
$62
Robbery
$460,475
$30
Assault
$1.48 million
$96
Kidnapping
$472,830
$31
Vehicle Theft
$1.04 million
$68
Burglary
$402,850
$26
Theft
$2.92 million
$190
Arson
$96,678
$6
Vandalism
$899,943
$59
Animal Cruelty
$18,059
$1
Drug Crimes
$385,707
$25
Identity Theft
$538,739
$35
Total Cost of Crime
$12,260,034
$799

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Glenwood Springs, 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 Glenwood Springs totals $22,414,223 ($1,461 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $34,674,257 ($2,260 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 Glenwood Springs 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 central 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 Glenwood Springs has 8, have the same problem. Of Glenwood Springs’s 15,340 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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Glenwood Springs 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 Glenwood Springs residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
3.352
Robbery
0.9543
Rape
1.025
Murder
0.0902
Total Violent Crime
5.422 (D)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
36.72
Vehicle Theft
4.368
Burglary
2.895
Arson
0.2610
Total Property Crime
44.25 (F)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.5084
Drug Crimes
3.399
Vandalism
8.212
Identity Theft
4.537
Animal Cruelty
0.1592
Total "Other" Rate
16.82 (D-)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

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

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Glenwood Springs 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
A
A
A
A
B
B
F
F
F
B+
B-
B-
A+
B+
B+
B
B-
B-
C
D+
D+
D-
D-
D-
C-
D-
D-
C
C
C

Considering only the crime rate, Glenwood Springs 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 Glenwood Springs, CO average SchoolGrade of D+, with 29% actual proficiency versus 30% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Glenwood Springs schools on SchoolGrade

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