Elbert County, CO Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Elbert County in CO is served by 3 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 299 violent crimes and 215 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 9.2 per 100k residents, which is 91.4% below the national average. Property crime averages 31.8 per 100k, 80.5% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Aggravated Assault 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 Rate9.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents299 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Robbery
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate1.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents33 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate31.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents215 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate1.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents24 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate17.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents146 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate12.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents43 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 9.2 | A | 299 | 106.2 | -91.4% |
| Property Crime | 31.8 | A | 215 | 163.6 | -80.5% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 3 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 11 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 1 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 1.3 | A | 33 | 22.3 | -94.1% |
| Burglary | 1.3 | A | 24 | 24.0 | -94.5% |
| Larceny | 17.9 | A | 146 | 116.4 | -84.6% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 12.6 | A | 43 | 22.2 | -43.0% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Elbert County Sheriff's Office
Elizabeth Police Department
Elizabeth, CO
Simla Police Department
Simla, CO