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Is Berthoud, Colorado Safe?

Population 14,080 · Safer than 22% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 14,080, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Berthoud earns a D+ with violent crime below the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,435 per 100K.

Berthoud Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricBerthoudColorado AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate235.0325.1363.8
Property Crime Rate2270.02113.11,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate178.0--268.2
Theft Rate1435.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate251.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

250.5 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

235/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2270/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Berthoud

Violent crime in Berthoud is below the national average. The rate of 235.0 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2270.0 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,435 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Berthoud Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault178
066% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery58
092% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary407
01.5x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,435
01.0x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft251
079% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Berthoud Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Berthoud
235.0
State
325.1
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Berthoud
2270.0
State
2113.1
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Berthoud Safety

Is Berthoud safe?
Not especially. Berthoud earns a D+ with a crime rate of 250.5 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Berthoud?
250.5 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 235.0 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2270.0 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Berthoud safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Berthoud's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,435 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Berthoud?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Berthoud generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Berthoud police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Berthoud?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Berthoud's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D+ grade overall.
How does Berthoud compare to other cities in Colorado?
Below average for the state. Berthoud ranks behind about 79% of Colorado cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Berthoud to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Berthoud?
Bad. A D+ grade and 250.5 per-thousand rate put Berthoud below 78% of US cities. Violent crime at 235 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Berthoud?
235.0 per 100,000, which is 35% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (178), robbery (58), and murder (4.0) 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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