Bear Creek, Lakewood, CO Violent Crime Rates and Maps

Crime Grade's violent crime map highlights the safest areas in Bear Creek 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.

The C grade indicates that the rate of violent crime is about the same as that of the average US neighborhood. Bear Creek ranks in the 45th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 45% of neighborhoods but less safe than 55%. This analysis applies only to Bear Creek's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby neighborhoods.

The violent crime rate in Bear Creek is 4.751 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Bear Creek residents generally consider the south part of the neighborhood to be the safest.Your chance of being a victim of violent crime in Bear Creek varies by area - ranging from 1 in 170 in the east areas to 1 in 334 in the south.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the east parts of Bear Creek, Lakewood, CO see the most incidents - about 11 per year. In contrast, the south part of the neighborhood has the fewest, with approximately 2 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Bear Creek, Lakewood, CO

The total projected cost of crime in Bear Creek for 2025 is $1,858,621. This translates to approximately $202 per resident and $429 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.4% of the median household income in Bear Creek. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 50.0%
2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 34.5%
3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 15.3%

The Cost of Crime per resident in Bear Creek is $202 per year, which is $56 less than the national average and $116 less than Lakewood's city average. Below we compare neighborhoods similar to Bear Creek:

• In Lodo, Denver, CO, crime costs $1,053 per person, which is $851 more than in Bear Creek.
• In Briargate, Colorado Springs, C, crime costs $156 per person, which is $46 less than in Bear Creek

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Bear Creek	Cost per Bear Creek Resident
Murder	$293,395	$32
Rape/Sexual Assault	$574,652	$63
Robbery	$161,977	$18
Assault	$828,597	$90
Total Cost of Violent Crime	$1,858,621	$202

The Intangible Cost of Violent Crime in Bear Creek, Lakewood, 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 Bear Creek totals $5,011,656 ($546 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $6,870,277 ($748 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 Violent Crime Maps

When interpreting the Bear Creek violent crime map, keep in mind that violent 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 neighborhood has more retail establishments, which can artificially inflate violent 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 Bear Creek’s 9,184 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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Bear Creek Crime Breakdown

The tables below show which crimes are used to calculate the Crime Grades above. All violent crime rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 Bear Creek residents in a standard year.

Bear Creek Violent Crime Breakdown

The table below shows which violent crimes are used to calculate the Violent Crime Grade above. All violent crime rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 Bear Creek residents in a standard year.

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	3.142
Robbery	0.5607
Rape	1.032
Murder	0.0170
Total Violent Crime	4.751 (C)

Individual Bear Creek Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Neighborhoods

Compared to surrounding neighborhoods, the rate of violent crime in Bear Creek is similar. The table below shows Crime Grades for neighborhoods close to Bear Creek.

Nearby Neighborhood	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Marston, Littleton, CO	C	C+	C-
Kendrick Lake, Lakewood, CO	D+	C	D+
Friendly Hills, Dakota Ridge, CO	B-	B-	C+
Lasley, Lakewood, CO	D	C-	D-
Green Mountain, Lakewood, CO	C	B-	C
Southwestern Denver, Denver, CO	D	D+	D
Glennon Heights, Lakewood, CO	D+	C-	D+
Foothill Green, Dakota Ridge, CO	B-	B+	B-
Harvey Park, Denver, CO	D+	D+	D
Foothills, Lakewood, CO	D	C-	D

Crime Maps and Rates for Neighborhood with Similar Populations

Bear Creek is similar versus other neighborhoods of the same size for violent 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
Chelsea, Atlantic City, NJ	C+	C	C
Charlotte, Rochester, NY	C+	D+	D+
Foothills, Fortuna Foothills, AZ	B	B-	B-
Mount Washington, Los Angeles, CA	B	C+	C+
North Indian Trail, Spokane, WA	A-	A+	A+
Downtown Columbia, Columbia, SC	D-	D-	D-
South Park, Beaumont, TX	D-	D-	D-
Coronado, El Paso, TX	C-	C	C
Coolidge Corner, Brookline, MA	B+	B+	B+
The Paseos, Las Vegas, NV	A+	A+	A+

Considering only the violent crime rate, Bear Creek is safer than the Colorado state average and less safe than the national average.

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