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

Crime per Capita in Shawnee

The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in Shawnee.

 

Shawnee, CO Map of Crime Rates
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D-

Overall Crime Grade™

D
F
Other Crime Grade
D+

$46,138

Cost of Crime™ for Shawnee, CO

In 2025, crime will cost $1,395 per household.

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

The D- grade indicates that the rate of crime is much higher than that of the average US city. Shawnee ranks in the 10th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 10% of cities but less safe than 90%. This analysis applies only to Shawnee's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Shawnee is 49.83 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Shawnee Residents generally consider the southeast part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Shawnee varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 16 in the northwest neighborhoods to 1 in 24 in the southeast.

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

The Cost of Crime™ in Shawnee, CO

The total projected cost of crime in Shawnee for 2025 is $46,138. This translates to approximately $641 per resident and $1,395 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.1% of the median household income in Shawnee. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 58.5%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 29.9%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.5%

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

Shawnee, CO: $641
Breckenridge, CO: $1503
Timnath, CO: $259
Colorado: $704
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Shawnee is $641 per year, which is $177 more than the national average and $63 less than Colorado's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Shawnee:
  • In Breckenridge, CO, crime costs $1,503 per person, which is $862 more than in Shawnee.
  • In Timnath, CO, crime costs $259 per person, which is $382 less than in Shawnee

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Shawnee for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Shawnee
Cost per Shawnee Resident
Murder
$10,773
$150
Rape/Sexual Assault
$5,439
$76
Robbery
$2,179
$30
Assault
$5,807
$81
Kidnapping
$631
$9
Vehicle Theft
$2,961
$41
Burglary
$1,650
$23
Theft
$10,608
$147
Arson
$469
$7
Vandalism
$3,247
$45
Animal Cruelty
$76
$1
Drug Crimes
$1,278
$18
Identity Theft
$1,020
$14
Total Cost of Crime
$46,138
$641

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Shawnee, 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 Shawnee totals $100,124 ($1,391 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $146,262 ($2,031 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 Shawnee 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 Shawnee’s 72 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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Shawnee 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 Shawnee residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
2.808
Robbery
0.9623
Rape
1.246
Murder
0.0796
Total Violent Crime
5.096 (D)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
28.45
Vehicle Theft
2.656
Burglary
2.527
Arson
0.2695
Total Property Crime
33.90 (F)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.1444
Drug Crimes
2.400
Vandalism
6.313
Identity Theft
1.831
Animal Cruelty
0.1430
Total "Other" Rate
10.83 (D+)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
D-
C-
F
D+
C-
D+
D
C+
D-
F
D-
F
D
C-
D-
D-
C+
F
D+
C+
D-
D-
C
F
D-
C-
F
D
C-
D-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Shawnee 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
B+
A-
A-
F
D+
D+
F
F
F
D-
F
F
C
C-
C-
C-
B-
B-
A+
B-
B-
A-
B+
B+
C
B
B
B+
B+
B+

Considering only the crime rate, Shawnee 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 Shawnee, CO average SchoolGrade of B, with 46% actual proficiency versus 38% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Shawnee schools on SchoolGrade

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