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

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$1.34 million

Cost of Crime™ for Hayden, CO

In 2025, crime will cost $1,545 per household.

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

The D grade indicates that the rate of crime is higher than that of the average US city. Hayden ranks in the 18th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 18% of cities but less safe than 82%. This analysis applies only to Hayden's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Hayden is 39.95 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Hayden Residents generally consider the south part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Hayden varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 15 in the north neighborhoods to 1 in 67 in the south.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the central parts of Hayden, CO see the most incidents - about 27 per year. In contrast, the southwest part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 2 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Hayden, CO

The total projected cost of crime in Hayden for 2025 is $1,341,272. This translates to approximately $609 per resident and $1,545 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.4% of the median household income in Hayden. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 54.9%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 33.2%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.8%

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

Hayden, CO:	$609
Breckenridge, CO:	$1503
Timnath, CO:	$259
Colorado:	$704
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Hayden is $609 per year, which is $145 more than the national average and $95 less than Colorado's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Hayden:

In Breckenridge, CO, crime costs $1,503 per person, which is $894 more than in Hayden.
In Timnath, CO, crime costs $259 per person, which is $351 less than in Hayden

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Hayden	Cost per Hayden Resident
Murder	$393,008	$178
Rape/Sexual Assault	$154,148	$70
Robbery	$63,894	$29
Assault	$83,347	$38
Kidnapping	$29,038	$13
Vehicle Theft	$175,840	$80
Burglary	$46,236	$21
Theft	$186,623	$85
Arson	$13,428	$6
Vandalism	$109,178	$50
Animal Cruelty	$3,765	$2
Drug Crimes	$47,745	$22
Identity Theft	$35,023	$16
Total Cost of Crime	$1,341,272	$609

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Hayden, 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 Hayden totals $3,397,311 ($1,543 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $4,738,583 ($2,152 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 Hayden 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 northwest 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 Hayden has 1, have the same problem. Of Hayden’s 2,202 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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Hayden 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 Hayden residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.318
Robbery	0.9225
Rape	1.155
Murder	0.0950
Total Violent Crime	3.490 (C-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	16.36
Vehicle Theft	5.157
Burglary	2.315
Arson	0.2525
Total Property Crime	24.09 (D-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.2175
Drug Crimes	2.931
Vandalism	6.940
Identity Theft	2.055
Animal Cruelty	0.2312
Total "Other" Rate	12.38 (D)

Individual Hayden Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Craig, CO	D-	D-	D-
Craig South Highlands, CO	C	C-	C
Pagoda, CO	F	F	F
Steamboat Springs, CO	F	D-	F
Oak Creek, CO	D+	C-	D
Hamilton, CO	F	D	D-
Clark, CO	F	D	F
Phippsburg, CO	D	D-	D-
Lay, CO	F	D-	D-
Yampa, CO	F	F	F

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Hayden is similar 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
Wanatah, IN	C+	B-	B-
Coal Creek, CO	D	D-	D-
Cole Camp, MO	D	D	D
Cuba, NM	F	F	F
Darrington, WA	D-	C-	C-
Decaturville, TN	F	D+	D+
Willards, MD	B-	C-	C-
New Llano, LA	C+	D	D
Waverly Hall, GA	B	B+	B+
Woodworth, LA	A+	C	C

Considering only the crime rate, Hayden 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 Hayden, CO average SchoolGrade of D-, with 23% actual proficiency versus 31% projected; overall, schools underperform expectations. See Hayden schools on SchoolGrade

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