The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in University North, Fort Collins, CO: Crime Maps and Statistics

Crime per Capita in University North

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

 

University North, Fort Collins, CO Map of Crime Rates
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Overall Crime Grade™

C-
F
Other Crime Grade
F

$4.93 million

Cost of Crime™ for University North, Fort Collins, CO

In 2025, crime will cost $1,745 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in University North 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 University North, Fort Collins, CO Safe?

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

The crime rate in University North is 101.8 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. University North Residents generally consider the southwest part of the neighborhood to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in University North varies by area - ranging from 1 in 2 in the north areas to 1 in 14 in the southwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the southwest parts of University North, Fort Collins, CO see the most incidents - about 227 per year. In contrast, the southeast part of the neighborhood has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in University North, Fort Collins, CO

The total projected cost of crime in University North for 2025 is $4,928,621. This translates to approximately $978 per resident and $1,745 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 8.6% of the median household income in University North. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 66.1%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 22.9%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.0%

How Much Does Crime Cost in University North Compared to Other Neighborhoods?

University North, Fort Collins, CO: $978
Lodo, Denver, CO: $1926
Briargate, Colorado Springs, C: $400
Colorado: $704
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in University North is $978 per year, which is $514 more than the national average and $275 more than Fort Collins's city average. Below we compare neighborhoods similar to University North:
  • In Lodo, Denver, CO, crime costs $1,926 per person, which is $947 more than in University North.
  • In Briargate, Colorado Springs, C, crime costs $400 per person, which is $578 less than in University North

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of University North for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to University North
Cost per University North Resident
Murder
$714,439
$142
Rape/Sexual Assault
$288,921
$57
Robbery
$127,429
$25
Assault
$523,506
$104
Kidnapping
$87,948
$17
Vehicle Theft
$272,248
$54
Burglary
$245,240
$49
Theft
$1.33 million
$263
Arson
$29,324
$6
Vandalism
$1.12 million
$222
Animal Cruelty
$6,331
$1
Drug Crimes
$88,628
$18
Identity Theft
$97,977
$19
Total Cost of Crime
$4,928,621
$978

The Intangible Cost of Crime in University North, Fort Collins, 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 University North totals $6,319,512 ($1,254 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $11,248,133 ($2,233 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 University North 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 northeast 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 University North has 1, have the same problem. Of University North’s 5,038 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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University North 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 University North residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
3.618
Robbery
0.8041
Rape
0.9458
Murder
0.0755
Total Violent Crime
5.444 (C-)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
50.81
Vehicle Theft
3.490
Burglary
5.367
Arson
0.2410
Total Property Crime
59.91 (F)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.2879
Drug Crimes
2.378
Vandalism
31.14
Identity Theft
2.513
Animal Cruelty
0.1699
Total "Other" Rate
36.49 (F)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Neighborhoods

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

Nearby Neighborhood
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
F
D+
D-
F
C-
F
D-
C+
D+
D-
C
D
F
D
F
D+
C
C-
C
B
B-
F
F
F
F
D-
F
D
C+
D+

Crime Maps and Rates for Neighborhood with Similar Populations

University North 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
C+
C+
C+
F
C+
C+
B+
A+
A+
A+
A-
A-
A
A
A
A+
A+
A+
A
A-
A-
D+
D+
D+
C
C-
C-
A+
A
A

Considering only the crime rate, University North 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 University North, Fort Collins, CO average SchoolGrade of A-, with 55% actual proficiency versus 47% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See University North schools on SchoolGrade

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