Aspen, CO Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Aspen Police Department serves the city of Aspen, CO in Pitkin County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 310 violent crimes and 963 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 45.3 per 100k residents, which is 57.3% below the national average. Property crime averages 408.0 per 100k, 149.4% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Burglary had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 2 hate crime incidents, with motivations including race, religion, and sexual orientation. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate45.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents310 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate408.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents963 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade DAnnual Rate30.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents51 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate377.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents883 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 45.3 | A | 310 | 106.2 | -57.3% |
| Property Crime | 408.0 | F | 963 | 163.6 | +149.4% |
| Burglary | 30.2 | D | 51 | 24.0 | +25.8% |
| Larceny | 377.8 | F | 883 | 116.4 | +224.6% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 2 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-White | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snowmass Village | 6 miles | D 134.8 | F 303.2 | Violent: 197.3% higher Property: 25.7% lower |
| Basalt | 16 miles | B 73.2 | A 24.4 | Violent: 61.4% higher Property: 94.0% lower |
| Carbondale | 26 miles | A 44.6 | A 14.9 | Violent: 1.6% lower Property: 96.4% lower |
| Leadville | 28 miles | B 76.8 | C 153.7 | Violent: 69.5% higher Property: 62.3% lower |
| Eagle | 31 miles | A 40.5 | A 27.0 | Violent: 10.7% lower Property: 93.4% lower |