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Lakewood, Colorado by the numbers
According to the FBI, Lakewood had 6.7 reported violent crimes per 1,000 residents in 2025, 59% higher than the Colorado rate (4.2). The median household income is $89,792 and the median home value is $574,400. About 156,583 people live in Lakewood.
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 Lakewood?
In 2025 the Lakewood Police Department reported 1,055 violent crimes to the FBI, which works out to 6.7 per 1,000 people. For comparison, that is 59% higher than the Colorado rate (4.2) and about 2.1 times the national rate (3.3). 8 of the violent crimes were murders or non-negligent manslaughter. Burglaries, thefts and car thefts added up to 6,982 (44.5 per 1,000 residents). Car thefts stand out: 5.5 per 1,000, about 2.8 times the national rate. Compared with 2021, when 1,103 were reported, the count is down 4%.
| Offense (2025) | Lakewood count | Per 1,000 | Colorado per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 1,055 | 6.7 | 4.2 | 3.3 |
| Murder | 8 | 0.05 | 0.04 | 0.04 |
| Rape | 95 | 0.61 | 0.57 | 0.36 |
| Robbery | 190 | 1.2 | 0.47 | 0.49 |
| Aggravated assault | 762 | 4.9 | 3.1 | 2.4 |
| Property crime | 6,982 | 44.5 | 21.4 | 15.3 |
| Burglary | 880 | 5.6 | 2.7 | 1.9 |
| Larceny-theft | 5,242 | 33.4 | 15.7 | 11.4 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 860 | 5.5 | 3.0 | 2.0 |
How has crime in Lakewood changed since 2021?
| Year | Violent crimes | Property crimes | Murders |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,103 | 8,609 | 12 |
| 2022 | 1,296 | 8,399 | 12 |
| 2023 | 1,144 | 7,306 | 14 |
| 2024 | 1,241 | 8,020 | 4 |
| 2025 | 1,055 | 6,982 | 8 |
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 Lakewood Police Department's own reports.
How does Lakewood compare with Colorado?
Households in Lakewood have a median income of $89,792 (Colorado: $95,470). Owner-occupied homes have a median value of $574,400, and half of renters pay more than $1,806 a month. About 156,583 people live on 43 square miles of land, roughly 3,601 per square mile. The city lies in Jefferson County.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | Lakewood | Colorado | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 156,583 | 5,862,189 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $89,792 | $95,470 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $574,400 | $539,400 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $1,806 | $1,761 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 4.5% | 4.6% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 9.2% | 9.4% | 12.5% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 45.3% | 45.7% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 58.1% | 66.2% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 38.2 | 37.7 | 38.9 |
What environmental sites and hazards are in Lakewood?
Lakewood has 6 dams classed as high hazard in the National Inventory of Dams. 1 is rated Poor or Unsatisfactory in condition, 3 Satisfactory or Fair. The two tallest are Bear Creek Dam (179 ft) and Bear Creek Dam - South Embankment (65 ft). “High hazard” describes what lies downstream (people would probably die if the dam failed), not how likely the dam is to fail.
On FEMA's National Risk Index, Jefferson County has an overall natural-hazard risk rating of “Relatively High”. Among the hazards we show, the highest-rated are 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 Lakewood?
The state DOT feed had no interstate, U.S. or state highway work zones in Lakewood city limits on October 11, 2026. 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 Lakewood?
Federal school lists place 36 public and 9 private schools within Lakewood. 12 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes are in the city. Within about 15 miles: 5 state parks or recreation areas: Chatfield State Park, Cherry Creek State Park, Eldorado Canyon State Park, Roxborough State Park and Staunton State Park.
Gun shops, liquor stores and Planned Parenthood in Lakewood
Gun shops
9 gun shops with a public storefront are on the map inside the Lakewood city limits (7 from the ATF licensee list, 2 from OpenStreetMap), plus 11 more licensed dealers without a public storefront (not shown). 4 of them are pawnshops licensed to sell guns. On the ATF list: Ark Tactical (Lakewood), Colorado Premier Realty And Auction Services INC (Lakewood), Ezpawn (3 in Lakewood), First Cash Pawn (Lakewood) and The Gun Room (Lakewood).
Liquor stores
33 liquor stores are on the map inside the Lakewood city limits: 777 Liquors (Lakewood), Alameda Discount Liquor Store (Lakewood), Atlas Wine & Liquors (Lakewood), Belmar Crossing Liquors (Lakewood), Champion Liquor (Lakewood), Cj's Wine & Spirits (Lakewood), Curve Liquors (Lakewood), Family Wine & Liquors (Lakewood) and 25 more.
Planned Parenthood
There is no Planned Parenthood health center inside the Lakewood city limits on the map.
See them on the map: gun shops · liquor stores →
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 Lakewood?
In 2025, Lakewood had 6.7 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (1,055 reported), 59% higher than the Colorado rate (4.2). The property-crime rate was 44.5 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in Lakewood?
$89,792 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024), compared with $95,470 for Colorado.
How much do homes cost in Lakewood?
The median value of owner-occupied homes is $574,400 (Census ACS 2020-2024), against $539,400 statewide.
What natural hazards affect Lakewood?
On FEMA's National Risk Index, Jefferson County has an overall natural-hazard risk rating of “Relatively High”. Among the hazards we show, the highest-rated are wildfire (Relatively High), tornadoes (Relatively High) and river flooding (Relatively High).
Nearby cities
Arvada, CO (9 mi) · Westminster, CO (13 mi) · Denver, CO (13 mi) · Highlands Ranch, CO (13 mi) · Centennial, CO (15 mi) · Thornton, CO (18 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 Lakewood 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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