Otero County, CO Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Otero County in CO is served by 3 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 672 violent crimes and 1,931 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 83.7 per 100k residents, which is -21.2% below the national average. Property crime averages 241.5 per 100k, +47.6% above 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 Rate83.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents672 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade DAnnual Rate4.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents54 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade BAnnual Rate4.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents20 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade FAnnual Rate37.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents110 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade DAnnual Rate241.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,931 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade CAnnual Rate27.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents316 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade DAnnual Rate175.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,427 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade FAnnual Rate38.8 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 | 83.7 | B | 672 | 106.2 | -21.2% |
| Property Crime | 241.5 | D | 1931 | 163.6 | +47.6% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 10 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 4.7 | D | 54 | 3.5 | +33.3% |
| Robbery | 4.7 | B | 20 | 5.8 | -19.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 37.7 | F | 110 | 22.3 | +69.4% |
| Burglary | 27.7 | C | 316 | 24.0 | +15.3% |
| Larceny | 175.0 | D | 1427 | 116.4 | +50.4% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 38.8 | F | 174 | 22.2 | +74.8% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
La Junta Police Department
La Junta, CO
Rocky Ford Police Department
Rocky Ford, CO
Fowler Police Department
Fowler, CO