A direct, source-backed look at reported selected property offenses for Golden using FBI NIBRS and Census population context.
Selected property offense rate24.45
per 1,000 residents; not a danger score
Population20,201Census 2024 estimate
Selected offenses494NIBRS offense records
TrendDecreasing2021,2022,2023,2024
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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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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.
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