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

Crime per Capita in Vilas

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

 

Vilas, CO Map of Crime Rates
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D

Overall Crime Grade™

F
C-
Other Crime Grade
D-

$155,804

Cost of Crime™ for Vilas, CO

In 2025, crime will cost $1,604 per household.

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

The D grade indicates that the rate of crime is higher than that of the average US city. Vilas ranks in the 17th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 17% of cities but less safe than 83%. This analysis applies only to Vilas's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Vilas is 40.68 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Vilas Residents generally consider the west part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Vilas varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 20 in the southeast neighborhoods to 1 in 30 in the west.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the central parts of Vilas, CO see the most incidents - about 3 per year. In contrast, the south part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Vilas, CO

The total projected cost of crime in Vilas for 2025 is $155,804. This translates to approximately $742 per resident and $1,604 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 2.6% of the median household income in Vilas. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 53.1%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 34.4%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.4%

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

Vilas, CO: $742
Breckenridge, CO: $1503
Timnath, CO: $259
Colorado: $704
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Vilas is $742 per year, which is $278 more than the national average and $38 more than Colorado's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Vilas:
  • In Breckenridge, CO, crime costs $1,503 per person, which is $761 more than in Vilas.
  • In Timnath, CO, crime costs $259 per person, which is $483 less than in Vilas

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Vilas for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Vilas
Cost per Vilas Resident
Murder
$46,505
$221
Rape/Sexual Assault
$14,522
$69
Robbery
$4,582
$22
Assault
$39,750
$189
Kidnapping
$2,020
$10
Vehicle Theft
$3,636
$17
Burglary
$8,348
$40
Theft
$11,341
$54
Arson
$944
$4
Vandalism
$15,476
$74
Animal Cruelty
$282
$1
Drug Crimes
$6,846
$33
Identity Theft
$1,553
$7
Total Cost of Crime
$155,804
$742

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Vilas, 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 Vilas totals $389,876 ($1,857 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $545,680 ($2,598 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 Vilas 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 Vilas’s 210 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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Vilas 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 Vilas residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
6.591
Robbery
0.6937
Rape
1.140
Murder
0.1178
Total Violent Crime
8.543 (F)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
10.43
Vehicle Theft
1.118
Burglary
4.383
Arson
0.1862
Total Property Crime
16.11 (C-)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.1587
Drug Crimes
4.407
Vandalism
10.32
Identity Theft
0.9554
Animal Cruelty
0.1815
Total "Other" Rate
16.02 (D-)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

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

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Vilas 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
A-
B-
B-
D+
D+
D+
A+
A+
A+
F
F
F
D+
C-
C-
D
D+
D+
D+
D
D
B+
C+
C+
A
A
A
C-
D+
D+

Considering only the crime rate, Vilas 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 Vilas, CO average SchoolGrade of D-, with 22% actual proficiency versus 28% projected; overall, schools underperform expectations. See Vilas schools on SchoolGrade

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