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Arvada, Colorado: crime rate and local statistics
According to the FBI, Arvada had 3.1 reported violent crimes per 1,000 residents in 2025, 27% lower than the Colorado rate (4.2). Median household income is $117,348 and the median home value is $632,600. Population: about 122,634 (Census, 2020-2024).
Last updated . Crime: FBI 2025. Income and housing: Census ACS 2020-2024. Road work: October 11, 2026.
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What is the crime rate in Arvada?
Arvada's violent-crime rate for 2025 was 3.1 per 1,000 residents, based on 373 offenses reported to the FBI. That is 27% lower than the Colorado rate (4.2), and close to the national rate (3.3). Its murder count for the year was 1. Property crime came to 2,770 offenses (22.8 per 1,000; Colorado: 21.4). Compared with 2021, when 356 were reported, the count is up 5%.
| Offense (2025) | Arvada count | Per 1,000 | Colorado per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 373 | 3.1 | 4.2 | 3.3 |
| Murder | 1 | 0.01 | 0.04 | 0.04 |
| Rape | 27 | 0.22 | 0.57 | 0.36 |
| Robbery | 56 | 0.46 | 0.47 | 0.49 |
| Aggravated assault | 289 | 2.4 | 3.1 | 2.4 |
| Property crime | 2,770 | 22.8 | 21.4 | 15.3 |
| Burglary | 347 | 2.9 | 2.7 | 1.9 |
| Larceny-theft | 2,054 | 16.9 | 15.7 | 11.4 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 369 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 2.0 |
How has crime in Arvada changed since 2021?
| Year | Violent crimes | Property crimes | Murders |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 356 | 4,309 | 4 |
| 2022 | 324 | 3,738 | 1 |
| 2023 | 263 | 3,160 | 1 |
| 2024 | 352 | 3,016 | 0 |
| 2025 | 373 | 2,770 | 1 |
Most crime never reaches the police, so these are reported crimes, a floor rather than the full count. In 2024 about half of violent crimes (48%) and about 3 in 10 property crimes (31%) were reported to police (U.S. Justice Department, National Crime Victimization Survey). Rates also depend on how completely each agency reports to the FBI. City figures are the Arvada Police Department's own reports.
How does Arvada compare with Colorado?
Arvada's median household earns $117,348 a year, 23% higher than the state figure ($95,470). Owner-occupied homes have a median value of $632,600, and half of renters pay more than $1,888 a month. About 122,634 people live on 39 square miles of land, roughly 3,145 per square mile. The city lies in Jefferson County.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | Arvada | Colorado | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 122,634 | 5,862,189 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $117,348 | $95,470 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $632,600 | $539,400 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $1,888 | $1,761 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 3.8% | 4.6% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 5.8% | 9.4% | 12.5% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 51.6% | 45.7% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 75.3% | 66.2% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 40.0 | 37.7 | 38.9 |
What environmental sites and hazards are in Arvada?
Arvada has 4 dams classed as high hazard in the National Inventory of Dams. None is rated Poor or Unsatisfactory; 4 are rated Satisfactory or Fair. Tallest on the list: Fortune (134 ft) and Blunn (125 ft). “High hazard” describes what lies downstream (people would probably die if the dam failed), not how likely the dam is to fail.
Jefferson County carries a “Relatively High” overall rating in FEMA's National Risk Index. Of the seven hazards on our map, FEMA rates these highest: wildfire (Relatively High), tornadoes (Relatively High) and river flooding (Relatively High). The index compares counties with each other and also weighs how vulnerable and resilient a community is, so it is a long-run estimate, not a forecast.
Is there road construction in Arvada?
No highway work zones were listed in Arvada city limits in the October 11, 2026 state feed. Some states publish only part of their road work in open feeds, so check the state's 511 site before you travel. The map's layer refreshes every morning.
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How many schools, nursing homes and parks are in or near Arvada?
Inside the city limits there are 29 public schools (2024-25) and 6 private schools (2023-24). 2 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes are in the city. Within about 15 miles: 3 state parks or recreation areas: Chatfield State Park, Eldorado Canyon State Park and Golden Gate Canyon State Park.
Gun shops, liquor stores and Planned Parenthood in Arvada
Gun shops
3 gun shops with a public storefront are on the map inside the Arvada city limits, plus 19 more licensed dealers without a public storefront (not shown). On the ATF list: Colorado Gun Writes (Arvada), Walmart #4734 (Arvada) and Westminster Arms INC (Arvada).
Liquor stores
26 liquor stores are on the map inside the Arvada city limits: 3 S Liquors (Arvada), Arvada Ace Liquor Store (Arvada), Arvada Liquor Mart (Arvada), Arvada Wine & Spirits (Arvada), Brown Jug (Arvada), Cornerstone Liquor (Arvada), Five Parks Wine & Spirits (Arvada), Hill Top Liquors (Arvada) and 18 more.
Planned Parenthood
One Planned Parenthood health center is on the map inside the Arvada city limits: Planned Parenthood (Arvada).
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Sources: ATF licensee list (Sept 2026); state liquor licence lists, OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps (non-official); HHS Title X directory and CMS NPPES.
Common questions
What is the crime rate in Arvada?
In 2025, Arvada had 3.1 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (373 reported), 27% lower than the Colorado rate (4.2). The property-crime rate was 22.8 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in Arvada?
$117,348 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024), compared with $95,470 for Colorado.
How much do homes cost in Arvada?
The median value of owner-occupied homes is $632,600 (Census ACS 2020-2024), against $539,400 statewide.
What natural hazards affect Arvada?
Jefferson County carries a “Relatively High” overall rating in FEMA's National Risk Index. Of the seven hazards on our map, FEMA rates these highest: wildfire (Relatively High), tornadoes (Relatively High) and river flooding (Relatively High).
Nearby cities
Westminster, CO (6 mi) · Lakewood, CO (9 mi) · Broomfield, CO (10 mi) · Thornton, CO (13 mi) · Boulder, CO (14 mi) · Denver, CO (15 mi)
More: Colorado statewide numbers · county page: Jefferson County · Sex-offender registry search (NSOPW)
Where do these numbers come from?
- Crime: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting, agency counts 2021-2025 (Return A); state and national rates: FBI estimated crimes.
- Income, housing, education: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year, table B19013 (median household income) and related tables, for the Census place Arvada city.
- Land area: Census 2024 Gazetteer. Hazards: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (December 2025), county scores (county level).
- Superfund: U.S. EPA, Superfund site boundaries and NPL status (October 2026). Dams: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, National Inventory of Dams (public map service, October 2026).
- Work zones: State departments of transportation, via the U.S. DOT Work Zone Data Exchange (WZDx) and state 511 feeds; refreshed every morning (snapshot October 11, 2026).
- Schools: National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE public school locations 2024-25; budgets: U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances, fiscal year 2024; National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE Private School geocodes (Private School Survey 2023-24). Nursing homes: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Nursing Home Provider Information and Penalties (September 2026).
- Parks: USGS Protected Areas Database of the U.S. (PAD-US 4.1); state park agencies' open data (CA, NY, PA, TN, TX, FL, NJ, KY, HI, UT, MT and others); OpenStreetMap contributors for some hours, phones, fees and camping; U.S. National Park Service: unit boundaries (Land Resources Division), Acreage Report (Sept 30, 2026), park pages on nps.gov (hours, fees), Visitor Use Statistics (2025).
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