Crime Mapping
Due to a data conversion, updates to the the Jefferson County crime map will be delayed approximately one week beginning August 21, 2010. If you need information about a recent crime, please contact our Records Unit.
The crime map allows you to search for crimes reported in unincorporated Jefferson County. Although portions of cities (e.g., Lakewood) are visible in the crime map, this tool only shows crimes reported in the unincorporated areas. For information on crime within city limits, please contact your police department.
Pinpoints on the map are placed randomly on the block where the crime occurred, and are not intended to appear on specific addresses. If you need more detail on a particular crime, contact our Records office.
Crime Trends
Definitions below are included as a general guide to understanding each crime and are not legal definitions; for more detailed information, see the Colorado Revised Statutes.
- Arson
Any willful, malicious or reckless burning or attempting to burn, with or without intent to defraud, a dwelling house, public building, motor vehicle or aircraft, personal property of another, etc.
- Assault
An unlawful attack by one person upon another.
- Assault with a Deadly Weapon
An unlawful attack by one person upon another using a deadly weapon.
- Breaking and Entering
The unlawful entry of a structure with intent to commit any crime, other than trespass.
- Death
Indicates that the Sheriff's Office responded to a death at this location. Normally this category is unrelated to crime.
- Disorder
Crimes against government operations including obstruction, resisting arrest, escape, and official misconduct.
OR, crimes against public peace and order including harassment, disorderly conduct, interference with school operations, and obstruction of telecommunications.
- Drugs
Possession, distribution, manufacturing of illegal drugs or any other drug related violation such as possession of paraphernalia.
- Family Offense
Crimes involving family relations including child abuse, incest, exploitation, harboring a minor, and violation of a protection order.
- Homicide
The willful (nonnegligent) killing of one human being by another.
- Kidnapping
To detain or move a person against their will without legal authority.
- Liquor
Liquor-related offenses which may include liquor code violations or underage possession.
- Sexual Offense
May include statutory rape or any non-consensual sexual activity such as rape or sexual touching/photographing.
OR, crimes of moral turpitude including obscenity, pandering, pimping, prostitution, and indecent exposure.
- Property Crime
Unauthorized entry or refusal to leave a dwelling.
OR, criminal damage to the property of another; vandalism.
OR, non-felony property crimes including littering, tampering, defacing, and trespass.
- Robbery
Taking or attempting to take anything of value from the care, custody, or control of a person or persons by force or threat of force, or violence.
- Theft
The unlawful taking of property from the possession of another, and attempts. Theft normally excludes use of force, violence or fraud.
OR, any fraudulent activity including check fraud, identity theft, and credit card fraud.
OR, creation, use, or possession of fake documents or signing someone else's name to a legal document.
- Theft from Vehicle
Unauthorized entry into a vehicle with intent to commit a crime therein.
- Theft of Vehicle
Theft or attempted theft of a motor vehicle.
- Traffic
DUI arrests.
- Weapons Offense
Crimes involving weapons including, carrying a concealed weapon, defacing a firearm, possession of illegal/dangerous weapons, and use of stun guns.
How the Sheriff's Office Addresses Crime Trends
Click to learn about our SMART Jeffco model.
What You Can Do to Prevent Crime
To learn more about preventing crime in your neighborhood, visit our Crime Prevention page. There are myriad crime prevention and community programs in place that can help reduce crime and remedy many quality-of-life issues.
Last Modified:
Aug 19, 2010 02:03 PM
