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

B-

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$205,641

Cost of Crime™ for Molina, CO

In 2025, crime will cost $1,500 per household.

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

The B- grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly lower than that of the average US city. Molina ranks in the 58th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 58% of cities but less safe than 42%. This analysis applies only to Molina's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Molina is 21.58 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Molina Residents generally consider the west part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Molina varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 39 in the northeast neighborhoods to 1 in 51 in the west.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northeast parts of Molina, CO see the most incidents - about 2 per year. In contrast, the central part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Molina, CO

The total projected cost of crime in Molina for 2025 is $205,641. This translates to approximately $571 per resident and $1,500 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.6% of the median household income in Molina. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 48.3%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 38.6%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 13.1%

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

Molina, CO:	$571
Breckenridge, CO:	$1503
Timnath, CO:	$259
Colorado:	$704
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Molina is $571 per year, which is $107 more than the national average and $133 less than Colorado's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Molina:

In Breckenridge, CO, crime costs $1,503 per person, which is $931 more than in Molina.
In Timnath, CO, crime costs $259 per person, which is $313 less than in Molina

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Molina	Cost per Molina Resident
Murder	$95,898	$266
Rape/Sexual Assault	$24,072	$67
Robbery	$6,631	$18
Assault	$25,146	$70
Kidnapping	$5,114	$14
Vehicle Theft	$5,394	$15
Burglary	$9,417	$26
Theft	$6,352	$18
Arson	$2,546	$7
Vandalism	$11,807	$33
Animal Cruelty	$474	$1
Drug Crimes	$10,565	$29
Identity Theft	$2,226	$6
Total Cost of Crime	$205,641	$571

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Molina, 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 Molina totals $759,502 ($2,110 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $965,142 ($2,681 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 Molina 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 city has few 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 Molina’s 360 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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Molina 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 Molina residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	2.432
Robbery	0.5855
Rape	1.103
Murder	0.1417
Total Violent Crime	4.262 (D+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	3.407
Vehicle Theft	0.9676
Burglary	2.884
Arson	0.2929
Total Property Crime	7.551 (A-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.2343
Drug Crimes	3.968
Vandalism	4.591
Identity Theft	0.7987
Animal Cruelty	0.1779
Total "Other" Rate	9.770 (C-)

Individual Molina Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Mesa, CO	B	D	A
Plateau City, CO	C+	C+	B
Collbran, CO	C	B-	B
Mesa Lakes, CO	B	D+	A-
Grand Mesa, CO	D	D-	D+
DeBeque, CO	C-	D	C
Palisade, CO	D	D-	D
Battlement Mesa, CO	F	F	D
Parachute, CO	F	F	F
Cedaredge, CO	D+	D+	C-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Molina 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
Lilly Dale, IN	A+	A	A
Kinney, MN	D-	D	D
Kirchhayn, WI	A+	A+	A+
Kirkville, IA	A+	A	A
Lafox, IL	A	B	B
Lake Bronson, MN	D	C	C
Lake Floyd, WV	A	A+	A+
Lilbert, TX	C-	D+	D+
Lilliesville, VT	B-	D	D
Kinkora Heights, PA	A+	A-	A-

Considering only the crime rate, Molina 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 Molina, CO average SchoolGrade of D, with 28% actual proficiency versus 32% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See Molina schools on SchoolGrade

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