Broomfield, CO Crime Rates & Map

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19%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

60%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

34%

Property crime NAT. AVG.

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.

Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Broomfield_{/100k people}	Colorado_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	2,105	n/a (estimate)	2,765	3,640	2,324
Murder	3	n/a	3.9	6.4	6.3
Rape	31	n/a	40.7	63.4	40.0
Robbery	12	n/a	15.8	72.6	66.1
Assault	66	n/a	86.7	350.1	268.2
Violent crime	112	n/a (estimate)	147	493	370
Burglary	208	n/a	273.2	395.2	269.8
Theft	1,395	n/a	1,832.2	1,966.7	1,401.9
Vehicle theft	390	n/a	512.2	785.7	282.7
Property crime	1,993	n/a (estimate)	2,618	3,148	1,954

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Crime Quick Facts

Broomfield crime rates are 19% higher than the national average
Violent crimes in Broomfield are 60% lower than the national average
In Broomfield you have a 1 in 37 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Broomfield is safer than 45% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Broomfield has decreased by 17%

Broomfield crime map

The Broomfield crime map provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Broomfield 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 Broomfield crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Broomfield 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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Daily Crime In Broomfield (per 100,000 people)

The bar chart above reveals the rate of daily crimes in Broomfield for every 100,000 residents. The Broomfield total amount of daily crime is 1.32 times less than the Colorado average and 1.19 times more than than that of the nation. As for violent crimes, the daily average in Broomfield, is 3.35 times less than the Colorado average, and it is 2.51 times less than the national average. The statistics for property crimes show that Broomfield has a daily crime average that is 1.20 times less than the Colorado average and 1.34 times more than the daily national rate.

How Safe is Broomfield (higher is better)

What are the odds that you'll be safer in Broomfield, Colorado compared to other areas of Colorado, as well as the rest of America? When it comes down to it, is Broomfield safe? In the graphs above, it shows that Broomfield is safer than 60% of Colorado cities, and 45% compared to all other cities across America. These statistics are calculated by taking a closer look at each city's crime rate in Colorado, as well as the rest of the US. It is then determined which cities see less crime than Broomfield. At this time, Broomfield sees a below average rate of crime in comparison to other United States cities.

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Broomfield

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Broomfield is 1 in 680

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Broomfield is 1 in 39

The chance of being a victim of crime in Broomfield is 1 in 37

Are you curious to know the likelihood of suffering from a crime in Broomfield? If you reside in Broomfield, the likelihood that you will become a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 680. Violent crimes include: murder, sexual assault, robbery, and physical assault. There is a 1 in 39 change that you will become a victim of a property crime. These sorts of crimes against personal property include: burglary, theft, and auto theft. In total, the likelihood of being victimized by a crime in Broomfield, is 1 in 37.

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

The year over year crime rate per 100,000 people for Broomfield is an accurate tool for tracking the rise and fall of crime, and in determining if living in Broomfield has become safer or more dangerous. The year over year data displayed in the graph shows that violent crimes have increased by 27% in Broomfield, while property crimes in Broomfield have decreased by 19%. Total crime has decreased by 17% year over year.

Broomfield police department

Item	Broomfield	Colorado	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	193	9,049	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	3.3	9.6	3.3

There are a total of 193 Broomfield police officers. This results in 3.3 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 65.3% less than the Colorado average and 2.1% greater than the National average.

Sex offenders in Colorado

State	Total offenders	Colorado_/100K	National_/100K
Colorado	11,204	251	266

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}
Pine Brook Hill, CO	776	69	442	511
Todd Creek, CO	4,635	94	600	693
Niwot, CO	4,085	128	818	945
Erie, CO	27,157	46	1,036	1,081
Dacono, CO	6,167	75	1,130	1,206
Cherry Creek, CO	11,503	187	1,199	1,387
Superior, CO	13,292	187	1,199	1,387
Broomfield, CO	69,444	147	2,618	2,765

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Lynwood, CA	69,625	801	2,518	3,319
Marysville, WA	69,629	254	1,737	1,990
Greenville, SC	69,648	542	3,677	4,219
Glen Burnie, MD	69,649	537	2,206	2,743
Passaic, NJ	69,789	543	2,009	2,552
Broomfield, CO	69,444	147	2,618	2,765

Source: The Broomfield, 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.