2024 reported data

Is Golden, CO safe? Property crime data

A direct, source-backed look at reported selected property offenses for Golden using FBI NIBRS and Census population context.

Selected property offense rate 24.45 per 1,000 residents; not a danger score
Population20,201Census 2024 estimate
Selected offenses494NIBRS offense records
TrendDecreasing2021,2022,2023,2024
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Short answer

Golden reported 24.45 selected property offenses per 1,000 residents in 2024

That rate is #33 by highest rate among 70 validated CO city candidates on this site. The largest selected category here is Larceny/theft. Reported selected property-offense rates decreased by 33.6% from 2021 to 2024.

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Trend

Decreasing

Reported selected property-offense rates decreased by 33.6% from 2021 to 2024.

-33.6%
2021
36.80
2022
40.13
2023
25.38
2024
24.45

Offense mix

Burglary
51
Larceny/theft
377
Motor vehicle theft
61
Arson
5

State comparison

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Practical security context

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Quick questions

Short answers help visitors and search systems understand the page without turning the data into a fear claim.

Is Golden, CO safe?

This page cannot tell you whether Golden is personally safe for you. It shows 2024 reported selected property-offense data: 24.45 offenses per 1,000 residents, with FBI NIBRS and Census source notes.

What property crime category is largest in Golden?

The largest selected category in this page is Larceny/theft, based on the visible burglary, larceny/theft, motor vehicle theft, and arson breakdown.

How does Golden compare with other validated CO city candidates?

Among 70 validated CO city candidates, Golden ranks #33 by highest selected property-offense rate. The median candidate rate on this state hub is 21.96 per 1,000 residents.

What should I check before buying home-security gear?

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