Garfield County, CO Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Garfield County in CO is served by 6 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 2,024 violent crimes and 3,726 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 93.5 per 100k residents, which is -11.9% below the national average. Property crime averages 113.7 per 100k, -30.5% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape 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 BAnnual Rate93.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,024 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade BAnnual Rate3.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents177 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate7.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents337 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate113.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents3,726 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade BAnnual Rate17.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents354 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate84.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,970 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate12.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents379 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 93.5 | B | 2024 | 106.2 | -11.9% |
| Property Crime | 113.7 | B | 3726 | 163.6 | -30.5% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 5 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 3.2 | B | 177 | 3.5 | -10.3% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 26 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 7.2 | A | 337 | 22.3 | -67.7% |
| Burglary | 17.1 | B | 354 | 24.0 | -28.8% |
| Larceny | 84.3 | B | 2970 | 116.4 | -27.6% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 12.3 | A | 379 | 22.2 | -44.6% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Glenwood Springs Police Department
Glenwood Springs, CO
Parachute Police Department
Parachute, CO
Rifle Police Department
Rifle, CO
Carbondale Police Department
Carbondale, CO
Silt Police Department
Silt, CO
New Castle Police Department
New Castle, CO