Lamar, CO Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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75%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

100%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

70%

Property crime NAT. AVG.

Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2024 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2025; this is the most current data available.

Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Lamar_{/100k people}	Colorado_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	39	n/a (estimate)	522	3,069	2,119
Murder	0	n/a	0.0	4.5	5.0
Rape	0	n/a	0.0	58.3	37.5
Robbery	0	n/a	0.0	63.0	60.6
Assault	0	n/a	0.0	350.5	256.1
Violent crime	0	n/a (estimate)	0	476	359
Burglary	9	n/a	120.5	348.0	229.2
Theft	30	n/a	401.7	1,754.2	1,272.1
Vehicle theft	0	n/a	0.0	490.6	258.8
Property crime	39	n/a (estimate)	522	2,593	1,760

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Lamar crime map

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

Lamar crime rates are 75% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in Lamar are 100% lower than the national average
In Lamar you have a 1 in 192 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Lamar is safer than 6% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Lamar has decreased by 88%

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Daily Crime In Lamar (per 100,000 people)

The number of daily crimes per 100,000 residents in Lamar, Colorado is displayed in the graph above. As you can see, the daily crimes for Lamar are 5.88 times less than the Colorado average and 4.06 times less than the national level. Daily violent crimes in Lamar are equal to than Colorado and equal to the national mean. While daily property crimes in Lamar are 4.96 times less than than Colorado and 3.37 times less than the national average.

How Safe is Lamar (higher is better)

Are people any safer living in Lamar in comparison to other Colorado communities and all other areas throughout the United States? When we look at all cities across America, is Lamar safe? The evidence provided by these graphs show Lamar being safer than 10% of cities in Colorado and 6% of cities across the United States. This is evident by tracking Colorado cities as well as all US cities over a one year period to contrast crime statistics as they relate to Lamar. In conclusion, Lamar ranks above average compared to the rest of the United States.

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Lamar

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Lamar is 0

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Lamar is 1 in 192

The chance of being a victim of crime in Lamar is 1 in 192

Are you curious to know the likelihood of suffering from a crime in Lamar? If you reside in Lamar, the likelihood that you will become a victim of a violent crime is 0. Violent crimes include: murder, sexual assault, robbery, and physical assault. There is a 1 in 192 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 Lamar, is 1 in 192.

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

The year over year crime rate per 100,000 people for Lamar is an accurate tool for tracking the rise and fall of crime, and in determining if living in Lamar has become safer or more dangerous. The year over year data displayed in the graph shows that violent crimes have decreased by 100% in Lamar, while property crimes in Lamar have decreased by 86%. Total crime has decreased by 88% year over year.

Lamar police department

Item	Lamar	Colorado	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	33	9,049	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	4.1	9.6	3.3

There are a total of 33 Lamar police officers. This results in 4.1 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 57% less than the Colorado average and 26.3% 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}
Wiley, CO	349	592	3,224	3,816
Lamar, CO	7,598	0	522	522

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
West Frankfort, IL	7,597	387	2,297	2,684
Interlaken, CA	7,596	355	1,516	1,871
Oceano, CA	7,601	439	1,876	2,314
Clear Lake, IA	7,594	252	1,632	1,884
Sioux Center, IA	7,592	46	81	127
Lamar, CO	7,598	0	522	522

Source: The Lamar, CO crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2024. 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.