La Plata County, CO Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
La Plata County in CO is served by 3 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 1,234 violent crimes and 2,697 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 56.7 per 100k residents, which is -46.6% below the national average. Property crime averages 147.8 per 100k, -9.6% 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 Rate56.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,234 (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/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate1.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents157 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate147.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,697 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate10.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents330 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate109.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,193 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade DAnnual Rate28.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents162 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 56.7 | A | 1234 | 106.2 | -46.6% |
| Property Crime | 147.8 | C | 2697 | 163.6 | -9.6% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 2 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 48 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 33 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 1.7 | A | 157 | 22.3 | -92.5% |
| Burglary | 10.0 | A | 330 | 24.0 | -58.4% |
| Larceny | 109.8 | C | 2193 | 116.4 | -5.7% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 28.1 | D | 162 | 22.2 | +26.6% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Durango Police Department
Durango, CO
Ignacio Police Department
Ignacio, CO
Bayfield Police Department
Bayfield, CO