El Paso County, CO Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
El Paso County in CO is served by 9 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 37,318 violent crimes and 103,387 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 54.0 per 100k residents, which is 49.1% below the national average. Property crime averages 108.3 per 100k, 33.8% 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 Rate54.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents37,318 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade AAnnual Rate0.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents232 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate5.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents3,191 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate3.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents2,297 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade BAnnual Rate16.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents13,193 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate108.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents103,387 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate9.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents15,523 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate79.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents69,396 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade BAnnual Rate17.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents17,443 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 54.0 | A | 37318 | 106.2 | -49.1% |
| Property Crime | 108.3 | B | 103387 | 163.6 | -33.8% |
| Homicide | 0.3 | A | 232 | 0.5 | -39.1% |
| Rape | 5.8 | F | 3191 | 3.5 | +64.7% |
| Robbery | 3.6 | A | 2297 | 5.8 | -37.3% |
| Aggravated Assault | 16.3 | B | 13193 | 22.3 | -26.9% |
| Burglary | 9.9 | A | 15523 | 24.0 | -58.8% |
| Larceny | 79.9 | B | 69396 | 116.4 | -31.4% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 17.4 | B | 17443 | 22.2 | -21.4% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
El Paso County Sheriff's Office
Colorado Springs Police Department
Colorado Springs, CO
Fountain Police Department
Fountain, CO
Manitou Springs Police Department
Manitou Springs, CO
University of Colorado: Colorado Springs
Pikes Peak Community College
Palmer Lake Police Department
Palmer Lake, CO
Monument Police Department
Monument, CO
Calhan Police Department
Calhan, CO