Otero County, CO Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Otero County in CO is served by 4 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 838 violent crimes and 2,259 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 62.8 per 100k residents, which is 40.9% below the national average. Property crime averages 189.8 per 100k, 16.0% 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 AAnnual Rate62.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents838 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade CAnnual Rate3.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents69 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate3.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents23 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade DAnnual Rate28.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents144 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate189.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,259 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade BAnnual Rate20.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents404 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate131.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,575 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade FAnnual Rate37.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents265 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 62.8 | A | 838 | 106.2 | -40.9% |
| Property Crime | 189.8 | C | 2259 | 163.6 | +16.0% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 16 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 3.5 | C | 69 | 3.5 | -0.0% |
| Robbery | 3.5 | A | 23 | 5.8 | -39.2% |
| Aggravated Assault | 28.3 | D | 144 | 22.3 | +27.0% |
| Burglary | 20.8 | B | 404 | 24.0 | -13.5% |
| Larceny | 131.3 | C | 1575 | 116.4 | +12.8% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 37.7 | F | 265 | 22.2 | +70.1% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Otero County Sheriff's Office
La Junta Police Department
La Junta, CO
Rocky Ford Police Department
Rocky Ford, CO
Fowler Police Department
Fowler, CO