Broomfield County Crime & Safety
Broomfield County, Colorado
FBI UCRSafety Score
10/100
Higher = safer
Safety Rating
High Crime
Total Crime Rate
2822.3
per 100K population
Crime Statistics
Violent Crime Rate
143.3
per 100K population
National avg 380.7
Property Crime Rate
2679.0
per 100K population
National avg 1954.4
Safety Score
10/100
Higher = safer
State avg 43/100
State Safety Rank
#54
of 64 counties (1 = safest)
Data Story
About Crime & Safety in Broomfield County, Colorado
Broomfield’s Safety Profile is Mixed
Broomfield County has a total crime rate of 2,822.3 per 100,000, which sits above the national average of 2,385.5. Its safety score is calculated at 95.5 out of 100.
Slightly Below the State Average
The county's safety score of 95.5 is just under the Colorado average of 97.1. As a single-agency county, this data represents a very specific local jurisdiction's reporting.
Safer Than Neighboring Boulder
Broomfield is slightly safer than neighboring Boulder County, which has a higher rate of 3,066.1. However, it still sees more activity than Arapahoe County’s 1,999.4 rate.
Low Violence, Moderate Property Crime
Violent crime is low at 143.3 per 100,000, but property crime is higher at 2,679.0. Most incidents involve theft or property damage rather than personal danger.
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Safety Verdict
Broomfield County has a safety score of 10/100, indicating a higher crime area with elevated overall crime (2822.3 incidents per 100,000 residents, 2022 data).
Violent vs. Property Crime
Violent crime stands at 143.3 per 100K and property crime at 2679.0 per 100K (2022 data). In this county, property crime dominates.
Data Coverage
This data reflects partial coverage from 1 law enforcement agency in Broomfield County for 2022. Figures may underrepresent actual crime levels due to incomplete reporting.
State Comparison
Compared to the rest of Colorado, total crime is 54% above the Colorado average and its safety score is 33 points below the state mean.
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Data Sources
Crime data sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer (UCR) and County Health Rankings. Safety scores are derived composite metrics.
Data is informational only. Not legal or security advice. Coverage varies by county and reporting year.