Crime per Capita in North Boulder
The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in North Boulder.
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D+
Overall Crime Grade™
C |
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C- |
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Other Crime Grade |
D- |
$12.4 million
Cost of Crime™ for North Boulder, Boulder, CO
In 2025, crime will cost $1,950 per household.
Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in North Boulder 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 North Boulder, Boulder, CO Safe?
The D+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is higher than that of the average US neighborhood. North Boulder ranks in the 26th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 26% of neighborhoods but less safe than 74%. This analysis applies only to North Boulder's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby neighborhoods.
The crime rate in North Boulder is 52.52 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. North Boulder Residents generally consider the east part of the neighborhood to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in North Boulder varies by area - ranging from 1 in 14 in the northeast areas to 1 in 22 in the east.
When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the southeast parts of North Boulder, Boulder, CO see the most incidents - about 139 per year. In contrast, the northeast part of the neighborhood has the fewest, with approximately 42 crimes annually.
The Cost of Crime™ in North Boulder, Boulder, CO
The total projected cost of crime in North Boulder for 2025 is $12,393,119. This translates to approximately $842 per resident and $1,950 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.1% of the median household income in North Boulder. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:- Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 53.6%
- Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 34.6%
- Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.8%
How Much Does Crime Cost in North Boulder Compared to Other Neighborhoods?
| North Boulder, Boulder, CO: | $842 |
|---|---|
| Lodo, Denver, CO: | $1926 |
| Briargate, Colorado Springs, C: | $400 |
| Colorado: | $704 |
| USA: | $464 |
The Cost of Crime per resident in North Boulder is $842 per year, which is $377 more than the national average and $138 more than Boulder's city average. Below we compare neighborhoods similar to North Boulder:
- In Lodo, Denver, CO, crime costs $1,926 per person, which is $1,084 more than in North Boulder.
- In Briargate, Colorado Springs, C, crime costs $400 per person, which is $442 less than in North Boulder
2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime
The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of North Boulder for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.Crime |
Cost to North Boulder |
Cost per North Boulder Resident |
|---|---|---|
Murder |
$4.13 million |
$281 |
Rape/Sexual Assault |
$1.02 million |
$69 |
Robbery |
$363,097 |
$25 |
Assault |
$1.11 million |
$75 |
Kidnapping |
$323,727 |
$22 |
Vehicle Theft |
$1.41 million |
$95 |
Burglary |
$449,627 |
$31 |
Theft |
$1.31 million |
$89 |
Arson |
$113,417 |
$8 |
Vandalism |
$1.70 million |
$115 |
Animal Cruelty |
$13,424 |
$1 |
Drug Crimes |
$300,451 |
$20 |
Identity Theft |
$159,922 |
$11 |
Total Cost of Crime |
$12,393,119 |
$842 |
The Intangible Cost of Crime in North Boulder, Boulder, 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 North Boulder totals $32,669,017 ($2,218 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $45,062,137 ($3,060 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 North Boulder 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 neighborhood 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 North Boulder has 1, have the same problem. Of North Boulder’s 14,727 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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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 North Boulder residents in a standard year.
Violent Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Assault |
2.619 |
Robbery |
0.7838 |
Rape |
1.137 |
Murder |
0.1493 |
Total Violent Crime |
4.689 (C) |
Property Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Theft |
17.18 |
Vehicle Theft |
6.161 |
Burglary |
3.366 |
Arson |
0.3189 |
Total Property Crime |
27.03 (C-) |
Other Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Kidnapping |
0.3625 |
Drug Crimes |
2.758 |
Vandalism |
16.15 |
Identity Theft |
1.403 |
Animal Cruelty |
0.1232 |
Total "Other" Rate |
20.80 (D-) |
Individual North Boulder Crime Maps & Stats
Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Neighborhoods
Compared to surrounding neighborhoods, the rate of crime in North Boulder is lower. The table below shows Crime Grades for neighborhoods close to North Boulder.
Nearby Neighborhood | Overall Crime Grade | Violent Crime Grade | Property Crime Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
C | B | B- | |
D | C+ | D+ | |
F | D- | F | |
F | D+ | D- | |
F | F | F | |
D- | D+ | D- | |
D+ | B | D | |
D+ | B- | C | |
C | B | C+ | |
D+ | B- | C- |
Crime Maps and Rates for Neighborhood with Similar Populations
North Boulder is higher versus other neighborhoods of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in neighborhoods with comparable overall population in the neighborhood‘s boundaries.
Similar Neighborhood | Overall Crime Grade | Violent Crime Grade | Property Crime Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
D- | F | F | |
B- | B+ | B+ | |
C- | C+ | C+ | |
A- | B+ | B+ | |
C- | D+ | D+ | |
D+ | D- | D- | |
A- | B | B | |
C | B- | B- | |
B+ | A | A | |
A- | B- | B- |
Considering only the crime rate, North Boulder is as safe as 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 North Boulder, Boulder, CO average SchoolGrade of B-, with 41% actual proficiency versus 44% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See North Boulder schools on SchoolGrade
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