Commerce City, CO has safety grade D, a population of about 55,891, an overall crime rate near 1,093 per 100k as of 2026. For real estate investors, safety is only half the picture: pair these crime statistics with rental demand and returns to judge whether Commerce City, CO is a sound place to buy. See the investment overview for Commerce City, CO for median prices, rental yield and Pulse Score, or run the numbers in the ROI analyzer.
Commerce City, CO Crime Rate and Safety Report
Commerce City, CO crime snapshot: safety grade D, violent crime rate 4.00 per 1,000 residents, property crime rate 6.00 per 1,000 residents. Compare nearby zip codes, hotspots, and safety recommendations below.
Safety Score
D
High Risk
Violent Crime Rate
4.00
per 1000 residents
Safety Analysis & Recommendations
View DetailsOverall Assessment
The area has very low safety standards with a C rating. Residents should be aware of their surroundings and take appropriate precautions.
Safety Recommendations
With property crimes being more prevalent (54.0% of total incidents), residents should secure their homes and vehicles, install security systems, and maintain good lighting around their properties.
Trend Analysis
With 611 total incidents, Commerce City shows moderate crime activity. The primary concern is property crime.
Comparison Insights
Commerce City demonstrates crime rates well below national averages, showcasing effective community safety initiatives.
Commerce City, CO Crime Analysis
Based on the provided crime data for the area identified by GEOID 16000US0816495, a detailed analysis reveals several key trends. The total count of reported crimes is 611. Property crime constitutes the largest category, with 330 incidents, followed by assault at 202 incidents. Robbery accounts for 24 incidents, while sex offenses and homicide are significantly lower, with 35 and 3 incidents, respectively. The "others" category, encompassing offenses like counterfeiting, arson, embezzlement, and fraud, totals 17 incidents. Within property crime, the most frequent sub-category is "Larceny/Theft Offenses" with 163 incidents, followed by "Destruction/Damage/Vandalism of Property" with 110 incidents. "Burglary/Breaking & Entering" and "Motor Vehicle Theft" are less frequent, with 16 and 19 incidents, respectively. "Stolen Property Offenses" account for 22 incidents. In the assault category, "Assault Offenses" account for all 202 incidents. The sex offenses category is broken down into "Kidnapping/Abduction" (22 and 6 incidents), and "Sex Offenses" (6 and 1 incidents). The homicide category consists entirely of "Homicide Offenses," with 3 incidents. The data indicates a higher prevalence of property-related crimes compared to violent crimes. Larceny and vandalism are the most common types of property crime, while assault is the most common type of violent crime. Homicide is the least frequent crime type. The presence of kidnapping/abduction within the sex offenses category is notable.
Commerce City, CO crime map
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Safety22.7
Per 1K23
Total Crimes80602
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Safety23.2
Per 1K23
Total Crimes80603
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Safety18.5
Per 1K19
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FAQ about crime in Commerce City, CO
Crime rates are normalized per 1,000 residents based on reported incidents in FBI UCR and local agency feeds. We split incidents into violent, property, and other categories so you can see where the risk concentrates.
The “Safest Zip Codes” section above ranks nearby zip codes by safety score, while the “High Crime Zip Codes” section highlights areas with elevated reported crime in Commerce City, CO.
Crime data is refreshed on a rolling basis as updated reports are published by the FBI’s Crime Data Explorer and partnering agencies.
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Data sources & further reading
PulseReal’s analysis is built on top of these public, authoritative datasets.
Official UCR crime statistics by state and agency from the FBI.
Population, demographics, housing, and income data from the US Census Bureau.
Encyclopedic overview of the city, history, and notable landmarks.
Housing affordability, fair-market rents, and market reports from HUD.
Local unemployment and employment data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Bureau of Justice Statistics publications on US crime victimization.
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