Crime per Capita in Weld County
The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in Weld County.
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C
Overall Crime Grade™
C+ |
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C- |
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Other Crime Grade |
B- |
$176.4 million
Cost of Crime™ for Weld County, CO
In 2025, crime will cost $1,403 per household.
Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Weld County 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 Weld County, CO Safe?
The C grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly higher than that of the average US county. Weld County ranks in the 43rd percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 43% of counties but less safe than 57%. This analysis applies only to Weld County's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby counties.
The crime rate in Weld County is 32.73 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Weld County Residents generally consider the southwest part of the county to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Weld County varies by area - ranging from 1 in 16 in the south areas to 1 in 49 in the southwest.
When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the east parts of Weld County, CO see the most incidents - about 2,088 per year. In contrast, the southeast part of the county has the fewest, with approximately 265 crimes annually.
The Cost of Crime™ in Weld County, CO
The total projected cost of crime in Weld County for 2025 is $176,409,732. This translates to approximately $491 per resident and $1,403 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.2% of the median household income in Weld County. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:- Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 55.6%
- Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 32.5%
- Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.9%
How Much Does Crime Cost in Weld County Compared to Other Counties?
| Weld County, CO: | $491 |
|---|---|
| Denver County, CO: | $896 |
| Douglas County, CO: | $443 |
| Colorado: | $704 |
| USA: | $464 |
The Cost of Crime per resident in Weld County is $491 per year, which is $27 more than the national average and $213 less than Colorado's state average. Below we compare counties similar to Weld County:
- In Denver County, CO, crime costs $896 per person, which is $405 more than in Weld County.
- In Douglas County, CO, crime costs $443 per person, which is $49 less than in Weld County
2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime
The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Weld County for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.Crime |
Cost to Weld County |
Cost per Weld County Resident |
|---|---|---|
Murder |
$43.7 million |
$122 |
Rape/Sexual Assault |
$20.3 million |
$57 |
Robbery |
$5.68 million |
$16 |
Assault |
$23.3 million |
$65 |
Kidnapping |
$5.75 million |
$16 |
Vehicle Theft |
$18.7 million |
$52 |
Burglary |
$8.15 million |
$23 |
Theft |
$25.0 million |
$70 |
Arson |
$1.73 million |
$5 |
Vandalism |
$15.8 million |
$44 |
Animal Cruelty |
$208,576 |
$1 |
Drug Crimes |
$4.78 million |
$13 |
Identity Theft |
$3.30 million |
$9 |
Total Cost of Crime |
$176,409,732 |
$491 |
The Intangible Cost of Crime in Weld County, 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 Weld County totals $396,074,050 ($1,103 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $572,483,783 ($1,594 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 Weld County 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 east part of the county 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 Weld County has 33, have the same problem. Of Weld County’s 359,108 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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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 Weld County residents in a standard year.
Violent Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Assault |
2.257 |
Robbery |
0.5030 |
Rape |
0.9338 |
Murder |
0.0648 |
Total Violent Crime |
3.759 (C+) |
Property Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Theft |
13.42 |
Vehicle Theft |
3.368 |
Burglary |
2.502 |
Arson |
0.1990 |
Total Property Crime |
19.49 (C-) |
Other Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Kidnapping |
0.2639 |
Drug Crimes |
1.799 |
Vandalism |
6.148 |
Identity Theft |
1.186 |
Animal Cruelty |
0.0785 |
Total "Other" Rate |
9.476 (B-) |
Individual Weld County Crime Maps & Stats
Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Counties
Compared to surrounding counties, the rate of crime in Weld County is lower. The table below shows Crime Grades for counties close to Weld County.
Nearby County | Overall Crime Grade | Violent Crime Grade | Property Crime Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
F | C- | F | |
D- | C- | D- | |
D | C+ | D- | |
D- | D+ | D- | |
D | C- | D- | |
D- | D- | D- | |
F | F | F | |
F | F | F | |
D- | D- | D- | |
F | D | D- |
Crime Maps and Rates for County with Similar Populations
Weld County is lower versus other counties of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in counties with comparable overall population in the county‘s boundaries.
Similar County | Overall Crime Grade | Violent Crime Grade | Property Crime Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
F | F | F | |
D+ | B- | B- | |
C+ | C+ | C+ | |
C+ | C- | C- | |
A- | A | A | |
C+ | C+ | C+ | |
D+ | C+ | C+ | |
C | A | A | |
C+ | C+ | C+ | |
D | D+ | D+ |
Considering only the crime rate, Weld County is safer than the Colorado state average and as safe as the national average.
Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Weld County, CO average SchoolGrade of D, with 28% actual proficiency versus 31% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See Weld County schools on SchoolGrade
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