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

B+

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	C-
Property Crime Grade	A-
Other Crime Grade	B-

Which crimes are included?

$3.23 million

Cost of Crime™ for Lochbuie, CO

In 2025, crime will cost $828 per household.

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

The B+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is lower than that of the average US city. Lochbuie ranks in the 72nd percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 72% of cities but less safe than 28%. This analysis applies only to Lochbuie's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Lochbuie is 17.40 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Lochbuie Residents generally consider the southwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Lochbuie varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 46 in the east neighborhoods to 1 in 67 in the southwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the south parts of Lochbuie, CO see the most incidents - about 39 per year. In contrast, the northwest part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 4 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Lochbuie, CO

The total projected cost of crime in Lochbuie for 2025 is $3,228,955. This translates to approximately $295 per resident and $828 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.8% of the median household income in Lochbuie. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 55.6%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 31.5%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.8%

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

Lochbuie, CO:	$295
Breckenridge, CO:	$1503
Timnath, CO:	$259
Colorado:	$704
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Lochbuie is $295 per year, which is $169 less than the national average and $409 less than Colorado's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Lochbuie:

In Breckenridge, CO, crime costs $1,503 per person, which is $1,208 more than in Lochbuie.
In Timnath, CO, crime costs $259 per person, which is $36 less than in Lochbuie

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Lochbuie	Cost per Lochbuie Resident
Murder	$328,372	$30
Rape/Sexual Assault	$482,210	$44
Robbery	$112,108	$10
Assault	$829,125	$76
Kidnapping	$195,289	$18
Vehicle Theft	$486,384	$44
Burglary	$40,131	$4
Theft	$204,619	$19
Arson	$43,425	$4
Vandalism	$260,151	$24
Animal Cruelty	$6,223	$1
Drug Crimes	$216,630	$20
Identity Theft	$24,287	$2
Total Cost of Crime	$3,228,955	$295

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Lochbuie, 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 Lochbuie totals $4,767,221 ($435 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $7,996,176 ($730 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 Lochbuie 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 south 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 have the same problem. Of Lochbuie’s 10,952 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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Lochbuie 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 Lochbuie residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	2.636
Robbery	0.3254
Rape	0.7262
Murder	0.0160
Total Violent Crime	3.704 (C-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	3.608
Vehicle Theft	2.868
Burglary	0.4040
Arson	0.1642
Total Property Crime	7.044 (A-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.2941
Drug Crimes	2.674
Vandalism	3.325
Identity Theft	0.2865
Animal Cruelty	0.0768
Total "Other" Rate	6.656 (B-)

Individual Lochbuie Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Hudson, CO	C-	D+	C-
Fort Lupton, CO	F	F	F
Wattenberg, CO	D-	D	D-
Brighton, CO	D+	C-	D+
Todd Creek, CO	C+	C+	B-
Henderson, CO	D+	D+	D+
Ione, CO	D	C+	D-
Commerce City, CO	D	D	D
Dacono, CO	B-	C	B
Vollmar, CO	D	C	D-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Lochbuie 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
South Weber, UT	A-	A	A
Hamburg, NJ	A+	A+	A+
Hanson, MA	A	A-	A-
Harlem, GA	A-	B-	B-
Harold, FL	A+	A	A
Solvang, CA	D+	D-	D-
Somerdale, NJ	B	A	A
Somerset, TX	B	B-	B-
South Lockport, NY	B+	C+	C+
Hallsville, TX	D+	B-	B-

Considering only the crime rate, Lochbuie is safer than the Colorado state average and safer than the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Lochbuie, CO average SchoolGrade of F, with 19% actual proficiency versus 26% projected; overall, schools underperform expectations. See Lochbuie schools on SchoolGrade

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