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The Aurora Crime Report reveals rising crime rates, decreased police effectiveness, and increased response times in Aurora.
Fort Collins' crime rate has decreased by 18.8% since 2008, driven by reductions in property and personal crimes. Despite this, crime rates increased by 24% from 2019 to 2022.
Crime in Colorado costs $27 billion annually, impacting property values, insurance premiums, and economic growth. Reducing crime could significantly boost the economy and quality of life.
Since 2014, Colorado's motor vehicle theft rate increased 233%, costing households $239 annually in insurance, and reducing jobs and GDP due to higher theft rates.
Property crimes such as these, along with stolen vehicles, are on the rise in Colorado, according to a Common Sense Institute report.
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The most recent report from the Common Sense Institute makes clear that crime in Colorado today is far worse than it was in 2008.
George Brauchler, the former district attorney of the 18th Judicial District, is an Owens-Early Criminal Justice Fellow at the Common Sense Institute.