Lakewood, CO has safety grade D, a population of about 155,733, an overall crime rate near 1,734 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 Lakewood, CO is a sound place to buy. See the investment overview for Lakewood, CO for median prices, rental yield and Pulse Score, or run the numbers in the ROI analyzer.
Lakewood, CO Crime Rate and Safety Report
Lakewood, CO crime snapshot: safety grade D, violent crime rate 5.00 per 1,000 residents, property crime rate 11.00 per 1,000 residents. Compare nearby zip codes, hotspots, and safety recommendations below.
Safety Score
D
High Risk
Violent Crime Rate
5.00
per 1000 residents
Safety Analysis & Recommendations
View DetailsOverall Assessment
The area has very low safety standards with a D rating. Residents should be aware of their surroundings and take appropriate precautions.
Safety Recommendations
With property crimes being more prevalent (64.7% of total incidents), residents should secure their homes and vehicles, install security systems, and maintain good lighting around their properties.
Trend Analysis
The high crime volume of 2,701 incidents indicates this is an active urban area. The most common crime type is property crime.
Comparison Insights
Crime rates in Lakewood align with national averages, suggesting typical urban safety patterns.
Lakewood, CO Crime Analysis
Based on the provided crime data for the area represented by GEOID 16000US0843000, a detailed analysis reveals several key trends. The total count of reported incidents is 2701. Property crime constitutes the largest category, with 1748 incidents, primarily driven by larceny/theft offenses (819 incidents), stolen property offenses (452 incidents), and destruction/damage/vandalism of property (393 incidents). Assault follows as the next most prevalent crime category, accounting for 763 incidents. Robbery is significantly lower, with 53 incidents. Sex offenses account for 64 incidents, with a notable distribution across various sub-categories, including sex offenses, non-forcible, and kidnapping/abduction. Homicide is the least frequent, with 8 incidents. The "others" category, totaling 65 incidents, includes a range of offenses such as human trafficking, bribery, arson, embezzlement, counterfeiting/forgery, and fraud offenses.
Lakewood, CO crime map
Crime Map
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Safest Zip Codes
High Crime Zip Codes
80214
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Safety47.6
Per 1K48
Total Crimes80215
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Safety45.5
Per 1K46
Total Crimes80226
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Safety42.7
Per 1K43
Total Crimes80401
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Safety36.8
Per 1K37
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FAQ about crime in Lakewood, 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 Lakewood, 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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