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

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$120,731

Cost of Crime™ for Valdez, CO

In 2025, crime will cost $1,843 per household.

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

The D grade indicates that the rate of crime is higher than that of the average US city. Valdez ranks in the 20th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 20% of cities but less safe than 80%. This analysis applies only to Valdez's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Valdez is 38.31 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Valdez Residents generally consider the northwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Valdez varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 24 in the south neighborhoods to 1 in 29 in the northwest.

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

The Cost of Crime™ in Valdez, CO

The total projected cost of crime in Valdez for 2025 is $120,731. This translates to approximately $827 per resident and $1,843 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 2.9% of the median household income in Valdez. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 49.1%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 38.7%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.2%

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

Valdez, CO:	$827
Breckenridge, CO:	$1503
Timnath, CO:	$259
Colorado:	$704
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Valdez is $827 per year, which is $363 more than the national average and $123 more than Colorado's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Valdez:

In Breckenridge, CO, crime costs $1,503 per person, which is $676 more than in Valdez.
In Timnath, CO, crime costs $259 per person, which is $568 less than in Valdez

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Valdez	Cost per Valdez Resident
Murder	$51,830	$355
Rape/Sexual Assault	$9,735	$67
Robbery	$3,581	$25
Assault	$18,481	$127
Kidnapping	$1,791	$12
Vehicle Theft	$5,334	$37
Burglary	$7,087	$49
Theft	$7,956	$54
Arson	$1,016	$7
Vandalism	$8,705	$60
Animal Cruelty	$236	$2
Drug Crimes	$3,300	$23
Identity Theft	$1,680	$12
Total Cost of Crime	$120,731	$827

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Valdez, 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 Valdez totals $395,993 ($2,712 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $516,724 ($3,539 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 Valdez 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 Valdez’s 146 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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Valdez 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 Valdez residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	4.408
Robbery	0.7797
Rape	1.100
Murder	0.1889
Total Violent Crime	6.476 (D-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	10.52
Vehicle Theft	2.359
Burglary	5.352
Arson	0.2882
Total Property Crime	18.52 (D+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.2023
Drug Crimes	3.056
Vandalism	8.346
Identity Theft	1.487
Animal Cruelty	0.2185
Total "Other" Rate	13.31 (D)

Individual Valdez Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Cokedale, CO	D+	D	D+
Sarcillo, CO	D	D-	D+
Boncarbo, CO	D+	D	D+
Sopris, CO	F	D-	F
Jansen, CO	D-	D	D-
Madrid, CO	C	C-	D+
Weston, CO	D	D-	D+
Trinidad, CO	F	F	F
Starkville, CO	F	D-	F
Vigil, CO	D	D-	D+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Valdez 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
Pickens, AR	F	F	F
Pleasant Plain, IA	D+	C-	C-
Plaisted, ME	B-	A+	A+
Plainville, NY	A+	A-	A-
Pittsville, PA	A+	B+	B+
Pittsburg, KY	B-	B-	B-
Piney Grove, GA	A	A	A
Pinebelt, AL	F	F	F
Pine Ridge, ID	D+	C-	C-
Pine Lake, WI	C+	B+	B+

Considering only the crime rate, Valdez is safer 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 Valdez, CO average SchoolGrade of F, with 19% actual proficiency versus 23% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See Valdez schools on SchoolGrade

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