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

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	D
Property Crime Grade	F
Other Crime Grade	D-

Which crimes are included?

$224,589

Cost of Crime™ for West Farm, CO

In 2025, crime will cost $2,230 per household.

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

The F grade indicates that the rate of crime is much higher than that of the average US city. West Farm ranks in the 8th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 8% of cities but less safe than 92%. This analysis applies only to West Farm's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in West Farm is 53.84 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. West Farm Residents generally consider the central part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in West Farm varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 12 in the northeast neighborhoods to 1 in 25 in the central.

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

The Cost of Crime™ in West Farm, CO

The total projected cost of crime in West Farm for 2025 is $224,589. This translates to approximately $877 per resident and $2,230 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 3.1% of the median household income in West Farm. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 52.7%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 35.6%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.6%

How Much Does Crime Cost in West Farm Compared to Other Cities?

West Farm, CO:	$877
Breckenridge, CO:	$1503
Timnath, CO:	$259
Colorado:	$704
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in West Farm is $877 per year, which is $413 more than the national average and $174 more than Colorado's state average. Below we compare cities similar to West Farm:

In Breckenridge, CO, crime costs $1,503 per person, which is $625 more than in West Farm.
In Timnath, CO, crime costs $259 per person, which is $619 less than in West Farm

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to West Farm	Cost per West Farm Resident
Murder	$86,236	$337
Rape/Sexual Assault	$13,450	$53
Robbery	$7,699	$30
Assault	$20,175	$79
Kidnapping	$7,344	$29
Vehicle Theft	$15,762	$62
Burglary	$12,657	$49
Theft	$31,298	$122
Arson	$1,593	$6
Vandalism	$20,927	$82
Animal Cruelty	$259	$1
Drug Crimes	$4,978	$19
Identity Theft	$2,211	$9
Total Cost of Crime	$224,589	$877

The Intangible Cost of Crime in West Farm, 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 West Farm totals $644,060 ($2,516 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $868,650 ($3,393 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 West Farm 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 West Farm’s 256 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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West Farm 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 West Farm residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	2.744
Robbery	0.9561
Rape	0.8665
Murder	0.1792
Total Violent Crime	4.746 (D)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	23.61
Vehicle Theft	3.976
Burglary	5.451
Arson	0.2577
Total Property Crime	33.29 (F)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.4731
Drug Crimes	2.629
Vandalism	11.44
Identity Theft	1.116
Animal Cruelty	0.1370
Total "Other" Rate	15.80 (D-)

Individual West Farm Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Lamar, CO	F	F	F
Goodale, CO	D	D+	C-
Wiley, CO	C+	C	B
Prowers, CO	D-	C-	D+
Koen, CO	D+	D+	A-
Granada, CO	D+	D+	B+
Bristol, CO	D+	D+	B+
McClave, CO	D-	D+	D+
Hartman, CO	F	F	D-
Hasty, CO	D-	C-	D+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

West Farm 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
Hatchetville, TX	B-	C+	C+
Hannibal, WI	B	A	A
Hardinville, IL	C+	B	B
Hardscrabble, DE	C	B-	B-
Harris, CA	F	F	F
Harris, OK	B-	D+	D+
Harrisonville, KY	A-	A	A
Hartline, WA	F	C	C
Hat Creek, CA	D	D	D
Hannibal, OH	B	A	A

Considering only the crime rate, West Farm is as safe as 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 West Farm, CO average SchoolGrade of F, with 19% actual proficiency versus 21% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See West Farm schools on SchoolGrade

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