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Is Arvada, Colorado Safe?

Population 122,901 · Safer than 18% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Arvada has a crime problem that shows up in the data. The D safety grade reflects a violent crime rate close to the national average and an overall rate of 261.2 per 1,000 residents. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,362 per 100K.

Arvada Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricArvadaColorado AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate373.7325.1363.8
Property Crime Rate2238.02113.11,832.3
Murder Rate7.0--5.7
Assault Rate229.0--268.2
Theft Rate1362.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate331.0--318.3

All rates per 100,000 residents. 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report + Census Bureau population estimates.

Overall SafetyD

261.2 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

374/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2238/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Arvada

Violent crime in Arvada is close to the national average. The rate of 373.7 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2238.0 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,362 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Arvada Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder7
01.2x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault229
085% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery43
068% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary382
01.4x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,362
097% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft331
01.0x national avgAvg: 318.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. Vertical marker = national average.

How Arvada Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Arvada
373.7
State
325.1
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Arvada
2238.0
State
2113.1
National
1832.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. National averages from 2023 FBI UCR data.

Frequently Asked Questions About Arvada Safety

Is Arvada safe?
Not especially. Arvada earns a D with a crime rate of 261.2 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs close to the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Arvada?
261.2 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 373.7 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2238.0 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Arvada safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Arvada's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,362 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Arvada?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Arvada generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Arvada police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Arvada?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Arvada's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D grade overall.
How does Arvada compare to other cities in Colorado?
Below average for the state. Arvada ranks behind about 74% of Colorado cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Arvada to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Arvada?
Bad. A D grade and 261.2 per-thousand rate put Arvada below 82% of US cities. Violent crime at 374 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Arvada?
373.7 per 100,000, which is 3% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (229), robbery (43), and murder (7.0) per 100,000.

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2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report data and Census Bureau population estimates. Safety grades calculated using national and state-level crime rate distributions. Not a substitute for local law enforcement guidance.

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