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3%
Total crime NAT. AVG.
40%
Violent crime NAT. AVG.
4%
Property crime NAT. AVG.
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Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2022 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2023; this is the most current data available.
South Boulder crime rates are not available from the FBI's UCR (uniform crime reporting) program, as a result, estimates are displayed in the table above. The crime reporting program from the FBI does cover more than 98% of the larger metropolitan areas, which represents more than 309 million U.S. residents. This data is gathered from more than 18,000 law enforcement agencies which include tribal, state, county, college, university and city levels. However, the FBI does not report crime on a neighborhood level, therefore estimates were used to calculate the South Boulder crime data. These estimates take into account the overall Boulder crime rates (violent and property), as well as multiple other factors which include: poverty rates, unemployment rates, income, educational achievement, home prices, rent prices and population density. To view crime rates on a block group level, the South Boulder crime map below provides a hyper-local overview of all crimes reported throughout Boulder.
StatisticReportedincidentsSouth Boulder/100k peopleBoulder/100k peopleColorado/100k peopleNational/100k people
Total crime3,4762,246 (estimate)3,3723,6402,324
Murder7n/a6.86.46.3
Rape51n/a49.563.440.0
Robbery49n/a47.572.666.1
Assault276n/a267.7350.1268.2
Violent crime383221 (estimate)371493370
Burglary471n/a456.8395.2269.8
Theft2,298n/a2,228.91,966.71,401.9
Vehicle theft324n/a314.3785.7282.7
Property crime3,0932,025 (estimate)3,0003,1481,954

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The South Boulder crime map provides a detailed overview of all crimes in South Boulder as reported by the local law enforcement agencies. Based on the color coded legend above, the crime map outlines the areas with lower crime compared to the areas with higher crime. The South Boulder crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the South Boulder crime map does not always indicate that it is a dangerous area for its residents. Areas on the heat map could be inflated if they are located in high traffic areas like airports, sports centers or large parks. Other areas on the heat map could see increased crime rates if they are located in major tourist areas like the downtown core.
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      Crime Quick Facts

      • South Boulder crime rates are 3% lower than the national average
      • Violent crimes in South Boulder are 40% lower than the national average
      • In South Boulder you have a 1 in 45 chance of becoming a victim of crime
      • South Boulder is safer than 94% of the cities in Colorado
      • Year over year crime in Boulder has decreased by 12%

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        Daily Crime In South Boulder (per 100,000 people)

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        Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in South Boulder

        The chance of being a victim of violent crime in South Boulder is 1 in 453
        The chance of being a victim of property crime in South Boulder is 1 in 50
        The chance of being a victim of crime in South Boulder is 1 in 45

        Year Over Year Crime In Boulder (per 100,000 people)

        Boulder police department

        Item South Boulder Boulder Colorado
        Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)n/a2769,049
        Police officers & civilians /1000 residentsn/a2.89.6

        Sex offenders in Colorado

        State Total offenders Colorado /100K National /100K
        Colorado11,204251266
        There are a total of 11,204 sex offenders in Colorado. This yields a total of 251 sex offenders in Colorado per 100,000 residents which is 6% less than the national average.

        Nearby Cities With Low Crime Rates

        City Population Violent crime/100k people Property crime/100k people Total crime/100k people
        Coal Creek, CO2,60569442511
        Pine Brook Hill, CO77669442511
        Niwot, CO4,085128818945
        Erie, CO27,157461,0361,081
        Nederland, CO1,4651469361,082
        Superior, CO13,2921871,1991,387
        Gunbarrel, CO10,4941921,2281,420
        Boulder, CO108,7773713,0003,372

        Cities with similar population

        City Population Violent crime/100k people Property crime/100k people Total crime/100k people
        Broken Arrow, OK108,8751561,6091,765
        San Buenaventura (Ventura), CA108,4673552,1852,539
        Inglewood, CA109,3096652,9003,564
        Sandy Springs, GA108,1801391,4961,635
        Hillsboro, OR108,0262962,5672,863
        Boulder, CO108,7773713,0003,372
        Source: The South Boulder, Boulder, CO crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2022. The crime report encompasses more than 18,000 city and state law enforcement agencies reporting data on property and violent crimes. The uniform crime reports program represents approximately 309 million American residents, which results in 98% coverage of metropolitan statistical areas.