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Is Wheat Ridge, Colorado Safe?

Population 32,081 · Safer than 19% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

With a violent crime rate close to the national average, Wheat Ridge faces real safety challenges. It earns a D grade and ranks below 81% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,799 per 100K.

Wheat Ridge Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricWheat RidgeColorado AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate413.4325.1363.8
Property Crime Rate2170.42113.11,832.3
Murder Rate8.0--5.7
Assault Rate248.0--268.2
Theft Rate1799.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate426.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

258.4 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

413/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2170/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Wheat Ridge

Violent crime in Wheat Ridge is close to the national average. The rate of 413.4 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2170.4 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,799 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Wheat Ridge Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder8
01.4x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault248
092% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery77
01.2x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary276
01.0x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,799
01.3x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft426
01.3x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Wheat Ridge Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Wheat Ridge
413.4
State
325.1
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Wheat Ridge
2170.4
State
2113.1
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Wheat Ridge Safety

Is Wheat Ridge safe?
Not especially. Wheat Ridge earns a D with a crime rate of 258.4 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 Wheat Ridge?
258.4 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 413.4 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2170.4 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Wheat Ridge safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Wheat Ridge's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,799 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Wheat Ridge?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Wheat Ridge generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Wheat Ridge police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Wheat Ridge?
No. Crime in Wheat Ridge has been trending down, which is good news for the D-rated city.
How does Wheat Ridge compare to other cities in Colorado?
Below average for the state. Wheat Ridge ranks behind about 86% of Colorado cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Wheat Ridge to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Wheat Ridge?
Bad. A D grade and 258.4 per-thousand rate put Wheat Ridge below 81% of US cities. Violent crime at 413 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Wheat Ridge?
413.4 per 100,000, which is 14% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (248), robbery (77), and murder (8.0) 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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