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

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	F
Property Crime Grade	F
Other Crime Grade	F

Which crimes are included?

$5.07 million

Cost of Crime™ for Meeker, CO

In 2025, crime will cost $3,267 per household.

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

The F grade indicates that the rate of crime is much higher than that of the average US city. Meeker ranks in the 1st percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 1% of cities but less safe than 99%. This analysis applies only to Meeker's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Meeker is 97.59 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Meeker Residents generally consider the north part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Meeker varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 6 in the southeast neighborhoods to 1 in 15 in the north.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the central parts of Meeker, CO see the most incidents - about 109 per year. In contrast, the west part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 5 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Meeker, CO

The total projected cost of crime in Meeker for 2025 is $5,073,826. This translates to approximately $1,389 per resident and $3,267 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 3.9% of the median household income in Meeker. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 55.7%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 32.8%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.4%

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

Meeker, CO:	$1389
Breckenridge, CO:	$1503
Timnath, CO:	$259
Colorado:	$704
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Meeker is $1,389 per year, which is $924 more than the national average and $685 more than Colorado's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Meeker:

In Breckenridge, CO, crime costs $1,503 per person, which is $114 more than in Meeker.
In Timnath, CO, crime costs $259 per person, which is $1,130 less than in Meeker

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Meeker	Cost per Meeker Resident
Murder	$1.59 million	$434
Rape/Sexual Assault	$268,108	$73
Robbery	$133,718	$37
Assault	$825,527	$226
Kidnapping	$63,962	$18
Vehicle Theft	$213,620	$58
Burglary	$324,773	$89
Theft	$761,153	$208
Arson	$25,240	$7
Vandalism	$570,129	$156
Animal Cruelty	$6,065	$2
Drug Crimes	$131,441	$36
Identity Theft	$164,731	$45
Total Cost of Crime	$5,073,826	$1,389

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Meeker, 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 Meeker totals $12,051,450 ($3,298 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $17,125,277 ($4,687 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 Meeker 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 Meeker has 2, have the same problem. Of Meeker’s 3,654 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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Meeker 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 Meeker residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	7.867
Robbery	1.163
Rape	1.210
Murder	0.2309
Total Violent Crime	10.47 (F)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	40.22
Vehicle Theft	3.775
Burglary	9.800
Arson	0.2860
Total Property Crime	54.08 (F)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.2887
Drug Crimes	4.863
Vandalism	21.84
Identity Theft	5.825
Animal Cruelty	0.2244
Total "Other" Rate	33.04 (F)

Individual Meeker Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Rio Blanco, CO	F	D-	F
Hamilton, CO	F	D	D-
Pagoda, CO	F	F	F
Rifle, CO	F	D	F
Lay, CO	F	D-	D-
Silt, CO	C	C+	C
Rulison, CO	F	F	F
Sunbeam, CO	F	F	F
New Castle, CO	D+	C	C-
Craig, CO	D-	D-	D-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Meeker 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
Lake of the Woods, AZ	C	D+	D+
La Salle, CO	D+	C-	C-
Spring Green, WI	C	D	D
New Paris, IN	B+	B	B
New Town, ND	F	D-	D-
Pittsfield, ME	B-	A	A
Port Vincent, LA	B	C	C
Rose Hill, NC	D+	D	D
Rutledge, GA	A-	A-	A-
Milford, IA	B	B	B

Considering only the crime rate, Meeker 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 Meeker, CO average SchoolGrade of D, with 26% actual proficiency versus 29% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See Meeker schools on SchoolGrade

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