B+
32%
Total crime NAT. AVG.
42%
Violent crime NAT. AVG.
30%
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.
Palmer Lake 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 Palmer Lake 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 Palmer Lake 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 Palmer Lake crime map can also be used to view a visual display of crimes committed on a block group level.
StatisticReportedincidents/100k peoplePalmer Lake/100k peopleColorado/100k peopleNational/100k people
Total crime0n/a (estimate)1,584 (estimate)3,6402,324
Murdern/an/an/a6.46.3
Rapen/an/an/a63.440.0
Robberyn/an/an/a72.666.1
Assaultn/an/an/a350.1268.2
Violent crimen/an/a (estimate)214 (estimate)493370
Burglaryn/an/an/a395.2269.8
Theftn/an/an/a1,966.71,401.9
Vehicle theftn/an/an/a785.7282.7
Property crimen/an/a (estimate)1,370 (estimate)3,1481,954

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

  • Palmer Lake crime rates are 32% lower than the national average
  • Violent crimes in Palmer Lake are 42% lower than the national average
  • In Palmer Lake you have a 1 in 64 chance of becoming a victim of crime
  • Palmer Lake is safer than 51% of the cities in the United States
  • Year over year crime in Palmer Lake has increased by 12%

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        Daily Crime In Palmer Lake (per 100,000 people)

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        Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Palmer Lake

        The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Palmer Lake is 1 in 468
        The chance of being a victim of property crime in Palmer Lake is 1 in 74
        The chance of being a victim of crime in Palmer Lake is 1 in 64

        Year Over Year Crime In Palmer Lake (per 100,000 people)

        Palmer Lake police department

        Item Palmer Lake Colorado National
        Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)19,049558,732
        Police officers & civilians /1000 residents0.49.63.3
        There are a total of 1 Palmer Lake police officers. This results in 0.4 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 95.8% less than the Colorado average and 87.8% less than the National average.

        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
        Perry Park, CO1,82169442511
        Cascade-Chipita Park, CO9431731,1091,282
        Black Forest, CO13,1031961,2571,453
        Woodmoor, CO8,4742151,3771,592
        Woodland Park, CO7,9431871,5081,695
        Monument, CO7,6912831,9822,265
        Gleneagle, CO6,2563162,0202,335
        Palmer Lake, CO2,9462141,3701,584

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        East Greenville, PA2,945121640761
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        Seminole Manor, FL2,9481478901,037
        Palmer Lake, CO2,9462141,3701,584
        Source: The Palmer Lake, 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.