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

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	F
Property Crime Grade	F
Other Crime Grade	D-

Which crimes are included?

$3.37 million

Cost of Crime™ for Ridgway, CO

In 2025, crime will cost $2,071 per household.

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

The F grade indicates that the rate of crime is much higher than that of the average US city. Ridgway ranks in the 3rd percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 3% of cities but less safe than 97%. This analysis applies only to Ridgway's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Ridgway is 74.19 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Ridgway Residents generally consider the south part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Ridgway varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 8 in the north neighborhoods to 1 in 27 in the south.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the central parts of Ridgway, CO see the most incidents - about 65 per year. In contrast, the southwest part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 6 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Ridgway, CO

The total projected cost of crime in Ridgway for 2025 is $3,372,162. This translates to approximately $1,042 per resident and $2,071 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.9% of the median household income in Ridgway. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 55.3%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 33.6%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.0%

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

Ridgway, CO:	$1042
Breckenridge, CO:	$1503
Timnath, CO:	$259
Colorado:	$704
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Ridgway is $1,042 per year, which is $578 more than the national average and $338 more than Colorado's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Ridgway:

In Breckenridge, CO, crime costs $1,503 per person, which is $461 more than in Ridgway.
In Timnath, CO, crime costs $259 per person, which is $783 less than in Ridgway

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Ridgway	Cost per Ridgway Resident
Murder	$771,104	$238
Rape/Sexual Assault	$217,149	$67
Robbery	$99,683	$31
Assault	$839,739	$259
Kidnapping	$38,948	$12
Vehicle Theft	$229,030	$71
Burglary	$137,597	$43
Theft	$598,438	$185
Arson	$29,622	$9
Vandalism	$260,203	$80
Animal Cruelty	$6,827	$2
Drug Crimes	$76,587	$24
Identity Theft	$67,237	$21
Total Cost of Crime	$3,372,162	$1,042

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Ridgway, 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 Ridgway totals $6,411,926 ($1,981 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $9,784,088 ($3,023 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 Ridgway 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 Ridgway has 4, have the same problem. Of Ridgway’s 3,237 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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Ridgway 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 Ridgway residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	9.033
Robbery	0.9790
Rape	1.106
Murder	0.1268
Total Violent Crime	11.25 (F)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	35.70
Vehicle Theft	4.569
Burglary	4.687
Arson	0.3789
Total Property Crime	45.33 (F)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1984
Drug Crimes	3.199
Vandalism	11.25
Identity Theft	2.684
Animal Cruelty	0.2851
Total "Other" Rate	17.62 (D-)

Individual Ridgway Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Ouray, CO	D	D	D+
Placerville, CO	D	D	D
Lake City, CO	D-	D	D+
Norwood, CO	D+	C	C
Powderhorn, CO	F	D-	F
Redvale, CO	D	C-	D
Nucla, CO	C+	A-	B
Naturita, CO	F	F	F
Vancorum, CO	D-	D	D+
Saguache, CO	F	D-	F

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Ridgway 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
Danielsville, PA	A+	A+	A+
Luck, WI	C	B-	B-
Linn, MO	C+	B-	B-
Limerick, ME	A	A+	A+
Jamestown, MI	A+	B+	B+
Holton, MI	B	C-	C-
St. Michaels, MD	D-	D+	D+
Elmira, OR	D+	C	C
East Newark, NJ	B-	C	C
Decatur, AR	D+	D	D

Considering only the crime rate, Ridgway 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 Ridgway, CO average SchoolGrade of C+, with 39% actual proficiency versus 40% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Ridgway schools on SchoolGrade

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