Montrose County, CO Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Montrose County in CO is served by 2 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 1,054 violent crimes and 3,230 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 23.4 per 100k residents, which is -77.9% below the national average. Property crime averages 96.1 per 100k, -41.3% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Burglary 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 Rate23.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,054 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade FNot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate2.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents20 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate7.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents171 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate96.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents3,230 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate4.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents283 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate79.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,693 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate11.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents238 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 23.4 | A | 1054 | 106.2 | -77.9% |
| Property Crime | 96.1 | A | 3230 | 163.6 | -41.3% |
| Homicide | 2.3 | F | 2 | 0.5 | +340.1% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 9 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 2.3 | A | 20 | 5.8 | -59.7% |
| Aggravated Assault | 7.0 | A | 171 | 22.3 | -68.4% |
| Burglary | 4.7 | A | 283 | 24.0 | -80.5% |
| Larceny | 79.7 | B | 2693 | 116.4 | -31.5% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 11.7 | A | 238 | 22.2 | -47.1% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Montrose Police Department
Montrose, CO
Olathe Police Department
Olathe, CO