Colfax, CA Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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42%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

35%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

44%

Property crime NAT. AVG.

Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2023 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2024; this is the most current data available.

Colfax crime rates are not available from the FBI crime report. The FBI's uniform crime reporting program (UCR), gathers data from more than 18,000 law enforcement agencies. The agencies include city, university, college, county, state, tribal and federal law enforcement agencies. When combined, they represent approximately 309 million American residents, or a 98% coverage rate of large metropolitan areas. This does result in approximately 20 million people who live in areas where the FBI does not provide crime reports. These areas tend to be smaller towns, villages or suburbs. Given that Colfax crime stats are not covered by the FBI crime reports, either data from local enforcement agencies is applied or estimates are calculated based on demographic data including, but not limited to: home prices, income per capita, poverty rates, unemployment rates, educational achievement and population density. The Colfax crime estimates should be used at your own risk. Please be aware that the data displayed above is estimated and not officially reported by any agency. The Colfax crime map can also be used to view a visual display of crimes committed on a block group level.
Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Colfax_{/100k people}	California_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	0	n/a (estimate)	1,318 (estimate)	2,834	2,281
Murder	n/a	n/a	n/a	5.0	5.7
Rape	n/a	n/a	n/a	36.4	38.0
Robbery	n/a	n/a	n/a	128.3	66.5
Assault	n/a	n/a	n/a	338.6	264.1
Violent crime	n/a	n/a (estimate)	236 (estimate)	508	364
Burglary	n/a	n/a	n/a	347.4	250.7
Theft	n/a	n/a	n/a	1,466.0	1,347.2
Vehicle theft	n/a	n/a	n/a	512.2	318.7
Property crime	n/a	n/a (estimate)	1,082 (estimate)	2,326	1,917

Colfax crime map

The Colfax crime map by CrimoMeter provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Colfax 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 Colfax crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Colfax 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

Colfax crime rates are 42% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in Colfax are 35% lower than the national average
In Colfax you have a 1 in 76 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Colfax is safer than 45% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Colfax has decreased by 16%

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Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Colfax

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Colfax is 1 in 424

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Colfax is 1 in 93

The chance of being a victim of crime in Colfax is 1 in 76

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

Colfax police department

Item	Colfax	California	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	n/a	51,506	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	n/a	3.6	3.3

Sex offenders in California

State	Total offenders	California_/100K	National_/100K
California	79,891	232	266

There are a total of 79,891 sex offenders in California. This yields a total of 232 sex offenders in California per 100,000 residents which is 13% 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}
Meadow Vista, CA	3,508	175	800	975
Auburn Lake Trails, CA	3,495	189	866	1,055
Georgetown, CA	2,969	205	937	1,141
Alta, CA	703	205	940	1,145
Lake of the Pines, CA	4,350	228	1,045	1,274
Auburn, CA	14,104	379	963	1,342
Lake Wildwood, CA	4,709	307	1,404	1,710
Colfax, CA	2,258	236	1,082	1,318

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Eldorado, TX	2,258	221	1,221	1,442
Lake Village, AR	2,258	923	4,308	5,231
Bolindale, OH	2,258	144	855	999
Westbrook Center, CT	2,257	40	417	457
Monticello, FL	2,259	139	725	864
Colfax, CA	2,258	236	1,082	1,318

Source: The Colfax, CA crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2023. 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.