Wheat Ridge, CO has safety grade D, a population of about 31,889, an overall crime rate near 1,085 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 Wheat Ridge, CO is a sound place to buy. See the investment overview for Wheat Ridge, CO for median prices, rental yield and Pulse Score, or run the numbers in the ROI analyzer.
Wheat Ridge, CO Crime Rate and Safety Report
Wheat Ridge, 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
Wheat Ridge, CO shows good safety standards with a B+ rating. While some crime exists, the area maintains reasonable safety levels for most residents.
Safety Recommendations
With property crimes being more prevalent (57.2% of total incidents), residents should secure their homes and vehicles, install security systems, and maintain good lighting around their properties.
Trend Analysis
The relatively low crime count of 346 incidents suggests Wheat Ridge maintains good community safety standards.
Comparison Insights
Wheat Ridge demonstrates crime rates well below national averages, showcasing effective community safety initiatives.
Wheat Ridge, CO Crime Analysis
Based on the provided crime data for the area represented by GEOID 16000US0884440, a total of 346 crimes were recorded. Property crime is the most prevalent category, accounting for 198 incidents. Within property crime, larceny/theft offenses are the most frequent (66 incidents), followed by destruction/damage/vandalism of property (61 incidents) and stolen property offenses (44 incidents). Motor vehicle theft accounts for 17 incidents, while burglary/breaking & entering is the least frequent within this category, with 10 incidents. Assault is the second most common crime category, with 114 incidents, all classified as assault offenses. The "others" category includes 21 incidents, with fraud offenses being the most common (13 incidents), followed by counterfeiting/forgery (6 incidents) and arson (2 incidents). Robbery is relatively infrequent, with only 6 incidents, all classified as robbery. Sex offenses account for 7 incidents, with a mix of sex offenses (3 incidents) and kidnapping/abduction (4 incidents). It's worth noting the duplication in the kidnapping/abduction subcategory, which should be verified for accuracy.
Wheat Ridge, CO crime map
Crime Map
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FAQ about crime in Wheat Ridge, 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 Wheat Ridge, 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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