Crime & Safety

Index: Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety - Crime

What We Measured | Highlights
Related Studies | Additional Resources

What We Measured:

Adult Abuse
Adult Arrests
Charges Filed - Adults
Domestic Violence
Larimer County Jail
- Alternative Sentencing Department
- Population & Capacity
Probation

Child/Youth data:

Highlights:

The number of reports to Adult Protective Services (APS) increased by approximately 15% between 2002 and 2011. The majority of Adult Protective Services reports involve self-neglect (69% of 2011 reports). (Adult Abuse)
The 8th Judicial District total adult arrest rate increased by 1.4% from 43.9 per 1,000 adults in 2009 to 44.5 per 1,000 adults in 2010. (Adult Arrests)
There were 44.9 (per 1,000 adult population) charges filed in District Court for Larimer County in fiscal year 2011. In addition, there were 112.0 (per 1,000 adult population) charges filed in County Court for the same time period. (Charges Filed - Adults)
From 2007 to 2011, Larimer County law enforcement reports/arrests for domestic violence per 1,000 adults decreased 29%, peaking in 2007 at 5.7 reports/arrests per 1,000 adults. (Domestic Violence)
In 2011, 6,364 offenders participated in one of the four Alternative Sentencing Department programs provided by the Sheriff's Department. Each of these programs - Workenders, Work Release, Community Service, and Home Detention - provides diversion from more costly jail stays. (Alternative Sentencing Department. (Alternative Sentencing Department)
The annual inmate population averages for the last five years (2006 to 2010) indicate the Jail was filled to capacity or near capacity every year. In 2010, inmates age 25 years or younger made up 38% of the total jail population. The inmate population was identified as 24% Hispanic, although Hispanics represented approximately 10.2% of the 2009 adult population in Larimer County. (Jail Population & Capacity)
Between fiscal years 2002 and 2011, adult probation rates ranged from 10.5 to 22.1 per 1,000 adult population The large increase, beginning in FY 2008, was primarily due to an influx of DUI/DAWI probationers assigned to private probation. (Adult Probation)

Child/Youth highlights:

There were 56.4 (per 1,000 juvenile population) charges filed in District Court for Larimer County in fiscal year 2011. The majority of these charges (57.9%) were related to delinquency problems. (Charges Filed - Juveniles)
Between 2010 and 2011, there was a 31.5% decrease in the number of substantiated child abuse reports. (Child Abuse)
The 8th Judicial District juvenile arrest rate decreased 28.1% between 2001 and 2010. Alcohol and drug offenses comprise nearly one-third of all yearly arrests. (Juvenile Arrests)
Between fiscal years 2002 and 2011, juvenile probation rates ranged from 7.4 to 18.8 per 1,000 juvenile population. Much of the fluctuation was due to changes in business practices, particularly those dealing with low-level offenders. (Juvenile Probation)

Related Studies:

Crime in Colorado 2010 provides crime statistics for Larimer County by law enforcement agency. Previous years are also available.
The State of Children and Youth in Larimer County (July 2009) [pdf], this report, prepared by Healthier Communities Coalition of Larimer County, offers a snapshot of how children and youth in Larimer County are doing at the beginning of the 21^st century.
The Colorado Department of Corrections Population Projections predicts a decline in the state's adult prison population between FYE 2010 and 2017. Additional information about adult parolees and juvenile commitments and parolees is available.
Uniform Crime Reports (Federal Bureau of Investigation)
Release Planning for Successful Reentry [pdf] (September 2008) - This report is designed to help the corrections community, service providers, and community groups prepare prisoners for the moment of release from prison and the time immediately following release.
Indicators of School Crime and Safety, 2010 [pdf] - A joint effort by the Bureau of Justice Statistics and National Center for Education Statistics, this annual report examines crime occurring in school as well as on the way to and from school. Data are presented from the perspectives of students, teachers, principals, and the general population.
Criminal Victimization, 2009 [pdf] (Bureau of Justice Statistics, October 2010) - this report presents estimates of national levels and rates of personal and property victimization for 2008.
Highlights of the 2009 National Youth Gang Survey [pdf] (June 2011) - This fact sheet summarizes National Youth Gang Survey (NYGS) findings from the 2009 survey.
City of Fort Collins Crime Statistics
City of Loveland Crime Risk Index
Domestic Violence Cases: What Research Shows About Arrest and Dual Arrest Rates [pdf] (July 2008) - describes the results of a comprehensive, nationwide study that examined the factors leading to arrests and dual arrests in domestic violence cases. Dual arrests occur when police cannot determine a primary offender and arrest both parties involved in an incident.

Related issues within Compass:

Additional Resources:

Berthoud Police Department
Bureau of Justice Statistics
College & University Crime Statistics
Colorado Bureau of Investigation
Colorado Department of Public Safety
Colorado State University Police
Eighth Judicial District Court
Estes Park Police Department
Fatality Analysis Reporting System - a Web-Based Encyclopedia with data on motor vehicle crashes.
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Uniform Crime Reports
Fort Collins Police Department
Larimer County Drug Task Force
Larimer County Sheriff
Loveland Police Department
National Center for Statistics and Analysis (NCSA) - provides analytical and statistical support to NHTSA and the traffic safety community, through data collection, analysis, and crash investigation activities.
Violence Against Women & Family Violence