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

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$315,521

Cost of Crime™ for Smeltertown, CO

In 2025, crime will cost $1,031 per household.

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

The C grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly higher than that of the average US city. Smeltertown ranks in the 40th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 40% of cities but less safe than 60%. This analysis applies only to Smeltertown's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Smeltertown is 27.49 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Smeltertown Residents generally consider the northwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Smeltertown varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 25 in the west neighborhoods to 1 in 48 in the northwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the southeast parts of Smeltertown, CO see the most incidents - about 4 per year. In contrast, the north part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Smeltertown, CO

The total projected cost of crime in Smeltertown for 2025 is $315,521. This translates to approximately $564 per resident and $1,031 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.2% of the median household income in Smeltertown. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 51.5%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 35.6%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.9%

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

Smeltertown, CO:	$564
Breckenridge, CO:	$1503
Timnath, CO:	$259
Colorado:	$704
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Smeltertown is $564 per year, which is $100 more than the national average and $139 less than Colorado's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Smeltertown:

In Breckenridge, CO, crime costs $1,503 per person, which is $938 more than in Smeltertown.
In Timnath, CO, crime costs $259 per person, which is $306 less than in Smeltertown

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Smeltertown	Cost per Smeltertown Resident
Murder	$112,484	$201
Rape/Sexual Assault	$43,743	$78
Robbery	$15,568	$28
Assault	$28,963	$52
Kidnapping	$7,522	$13
Vehicle Theft	$28,315	$51
Burglary	$15,290	$27
Theft	$19,319	$35
Arson	$4,217	$8
Vandalism	$27,057	$48
Animal Cruelty	$664	$1
Drug Crimes	$9,997	$18
Identity Theft	$2,381	$4
Total Cost of Crime	$315,521	$564

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Smeltertown, 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 Smeltertown totals $970,143 ($1,735 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $1,285,663 ($2,300 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 Smeltertown 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 Smeltertown’s 559 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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Smeltertown 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 Smeltertown residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.804
Robbery	0.8854
Rape	1.291
Murder	0.1071
Total Violent Crime	4.087 (D+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	6.673
Vehicle Theft	3.271
Burglary	3.016
Arson	0.3124
Total Property Crime	13.27 (C)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.2219
Drug Crimes	2.418
Vandalism	6.775
Identity Theft	0.5503
Animal Cruelty	0.1606
Total "Other" Rate	10.13 (C-)

Individual Smeltertown Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Salida, CO	D-	D-	D-
Poncha Springs, CO	D+	D+	D+
Maysville, CO	D+	D	D
Turret, CO	C-	D-	C+
Swissvale, CO	F	F	F
Monarch, CO	C-	D+	D+
Wellsville, CO	F	D	F
Howard, CO	F	D	F
St. Elmo, CO	D-	D	D-
Nathrop, CO	F	D-	F

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Smeltertown 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
Pickstown, SD	C-	D	D
Outing, MN	B-	C	C
Ozora, MO	C+	C	C
Patch Grove, WI	B-	D	D
Pearson, OK	B-	D	D
Perkins, LA	B	C	C
Perkinsville, IN	A-	B+	B+
Peytons Store, KY	B-	B	B
Pick City, ND	D+	B-	B-
Orlando, WV	B-	B-	B-

Considering only the crime rate, Smeltertown 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 Smeltertown, CO average SchoolGrade of A, with 60% actual proficiency versus 45% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Smeltertown schools on SchoolGrade

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