Westminster, CO has safety grade D, a population of about 114,832, an overall crime rate near 1,137 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 Westminster, CO is a sound place to buy. See the investment overview for Westminster, CO for median prices, rental yield and Pulse Score, or run the numbers in the ROI analyzer.
Westminster, CO Crime Rate and Safety Report
Westminster, CO crime snapshot: safety grade D, violent crime rate 4.00 per 1,000 residents, property crime rate 7.00 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 D rating. Residents should be aware of their surroundings and take appropriate precautions.
Safety Recommendations
With property crimes being more prevalent (61.0% 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 1,306 incidents indicates this is an active urban area. The most common crime type is property crime.
Comparison Insights
Crime rates in Westminster align with national averages, suggesting typical urban safety patterns.
Westminster, CO Crime Analysis
Based on the provided crime data for the area represented by GEOID 16000US0883835, a detailed analysis reveals several key trends. The total count of reported incidents is 1306. Property crime constitutes the largest category, with 797 incidents. Within property crime, larceny/theft offenses are the most prevalent, accounting for 407 incidents, followed by destruction/damage/vandalism of property with 189 incidents, and stolen property offenses at 144. Motor vehicle theft accounts for 38 incidents, while burglary/breaking & entering is relatively lower, with 19 incidents. Assault is the second largest crime category, with 417 incidents. Robbery accounts for 17 incidents, while homicide is the least frequent, with 9 incidents. Sex offenses account for 37 incidents, with a notable number of kidnapping/abduction incidents (25). Other offenses, categorized as "others," account for 29 incidents, including fraud offenses (18), arson (3), embezzlement (3), counterfeiting/forgery (4), and extortion/blackmail (1).
Westminster, CO crime map
Crime Map
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Safest Zip Codes
High Crime Zip Codes
80030
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Safety43.1
Per 1K43
Total Crimes80021
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Safety42.6
Per 1K43
Total Crimes80221
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Safety41.5
Per 1K41
Total Crimes80234
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Safety40.6
Per 1K41
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FAQ about crime in Westminster, 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 Westminster, CO.
Crime data is refreshed on a rolling basis as updated reports are published by the FBI’s Crime Data Explorer and partnering agencies.
Combine this crime report with the market overview for Westminster, CO and the school report linked in the “Related analysis” section to assess both safety and investment fundamentals.
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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