El Paso County, CO Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
El Paso County in CO is served by 6 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 30,049 violent crimes and 90,460 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 52.9 per 100k residents, which is -50.2% below the national average. Property crime averages 108.0 per 100k, -34.0% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Homicide had the lowest rate. 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 Rate52.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents30,049 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade AAnnual Rate0.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents173 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate6.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents2,460 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade BAnnual Rate4.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents2,108 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade BAnnual Rate15.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents11,301 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate108.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents90,460 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate9.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents13,408 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate80.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents60,766 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade BAnnual Rate17.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents15,409 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 52.9 | A | 30049 | 106.2 | -50.2% |
| Property Crime | 108.0 | B | 90460 | 163.6 | -34.0% |
| Homicide | 0.1 | A | 173 | 0.5 | -74.4% |
| Rape | 6.3 | F | 2460 | 3.5 | +78.5% |
| Robbery | 4.2 | B | 2108 | 5.8 | -28.2% |
| Aggravated Assault | 15.5 | B | 11301 | 22.3 | -30.3% |
| Burglary | 9.0 | A | 13408 | 24.0 | -62.6% |
| Larceny | 80.8 | B | 60766 | 116.4 | -30.6% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 17.2 | B | 15409 | 22.2 | -22.5% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Colorado Springs Police Department
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Palmer Lake Police Department
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Monument Police Department
Monument, CO
Calhan Police Department
Calhan, CO