LAKEWOOD, CO — The Colorado Division of Criminal Justice (DCJ) has released its 2025 Midyear Crime Trends Report, revealing a significant downward trend in major crime categories across the state. Data collected from January to June 2025 shows that both violent and property crime rates have seen double-digit decreases compared to the same period in 2024.
Property crime saw a major improvement, with the rate decreasing by 17.5%, or approximately 13,000 fewer crimes. This trend was bolstered by a 34.5% reduction in motor vehicle thefts (MVT) and a 16.1% decrease in burglaries. Arson was the only category to see a slight increase, rising by 5.1%.
Jurisdictions across Colorado reported significant progress in reducing crime:
- Aurora: Showed a 16.8% decrease in violent crime and a 23.2% decrease in property crime.
- Denver: Reported a 10.2% decrease in violent crime.
- Greeley: Saw a 15.1% reduction in violent crime.
- Thornton & Lakewood: Both reported property crime decreases above12%.
These results align with Governor Jared Polis’ "Wildly Important Goals" to make Colorado a top 10 safest state. The Crime Prevention Working Group successfully met key benchmarks, including a 7.2% average decrease in aggravated assaults and a 16.7% average decrease in motor vehicle thefts over the 2024-2025 fiscal year.
While overall crime rates have declined, the report underscores the critical need for a continued focus on domestic violence (DV). During the first half of 2025, 25.3% of aggravated assaults and 14.9% of homicides in Colorado were related to domestic violence. The Colorado Domestic Violence Fatality Review Board (CDVFRB) recently recommended enhanced safeguards, including mandatory temporary firearm removal during arrests and expanded resource distribution, to address these trends and support survivors.
Visit the DCJ website to view the full report.