Las Animas County, CO Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Las Animas County in CO is served by 2 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 1,037 violent crimes and 1,978 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 66.3 per 100k residents, which is 37.6% below the national average. Property crime averages 204.2 per 100k, 24.8% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Motor Vehicle Theft 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 Rate66.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,037 (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 FAnnual Rate54.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents229 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade DAnnual Rate204.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,978 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate40.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents558 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate126.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,221 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade FAnnual Rate37.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents174 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 66.3 | A | 1037 | 106.2 | -37.6% |
| Property Crime | 204.2 | D | 1978 | 163.6 | +24.8% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 5 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 32 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 29 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 54.2 | F | 229 | 22.3 | +143.6% |
| Burglary | 40.8 | F | 558 | 24.0 | +70.0% |
| Larceny | 126.2 | C | 1221 | 116.4 | +8.5% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 37.2 | F | 174 | 22.2 | +67.6% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Las Animas County Sheriff's Office
Trinidad Police Department
Trinidad, CO