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In this report, we examine the crime and criminal justice landscape in Arizona, and specifically what has changed over the last decade.

Even though Colorado’s violent crime rate came down in 2023 from a peak in 2022, it is still at an elevated rate equivalent to the average rate of violent crime during the mid-nineteen nineties (1994 and 11

Colorado’s crime surge in the early 2020s was not limited to property and violent crimes. Human trafficking also surged.

Aurora, Colorado’s third-largest city, has made local and national headlines recently for criminal activity in apartment buildings allegedly related to members of a Venezuelan gang.

Most western states have seen above-average growth in fentanyl use during recent years. Even so, Oregon’s experience stands out relative to its neighbors. Since the pandemic began, fentanyl-related overdose

CSI estimates that the cost of the fentanyl crisis to Arizona’s economy today is $58 billion.

FULL REPORT Authors: Steven L. Byers Ph.D. and Zachary Milne Introduction Crime directly affects the lives of all Arizonans and, if left unchecked, can significantly hamper the growth of the local economy.

Our Public Safety Competitiveness Index uncovered an interesting phenomenon in Iowa. Of all states, we spend 3rd least per capital on public safety yet have some of the best public safety outcomes in the na

Oregon has a problem with crime, homelessness, and drugs, ranking the state forty-six worst in the nation for public safety. Despite increasing spending on public safety per capita by 48.1% from 2011 to 202

Since 2010, juvenile crime rates have decreased overall but have increased for crimes against person: murder (210%), aggravated assault (17%), and robbery (12.3%).

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.

Colorado's crime rate has risen 32% since 2010, driven by legislative changes, reduced prison populations, and fewer parole denials, highlighting the need for policy reassessment.

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.

Colorado Springs' crime rate dropped 9.3% since 2010, contrasting a state increase of 45.3%. Crime rates in the city are significantly lower than in Denver across multiple categories.

Grand Junction's crime rate dropped 3.57% since 2010, driven by a decline in property crimes. However, crimes against persons rose by 19.8% since 2016.

Denver's crime rate rose 43% since 2019, driven by motor vehicle thefts and property crimes, with District 9 experiencing the highest crime rates.

Colorado has the highest motor vehicle theft rate in the U.S. Thefts increased 17.2% in early 2022, with only 9.4% resulting in arrests, impacting low-income areas most.

Opioid abuse has been a growing national problem; according to the CDC today opioids are a factor in three-quarters of all overdose deaths and since 2020 the crisis has only accelerated.

The total cost of crime in Colorado exceeded $27 billion in 2020. While costs are disproportionately felt by victims, this implies an average cost per Coloradan of $4,762 per year.