Rio Grande County, CO Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

Rio Grande County in CO is served by 3 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 489 violent crimes and 888 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 282.1 per 100k residents, which is +165.6% above the national average. Property crime averages 65.1 per 100k, -60.2% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent 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 F
Annual Rate282.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents489 (2019-2023)

Homicide

Grade N/A

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Rape

Grade F
Annual Rate67.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents20 (2019-2023)

Robbery

Grade N/A

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Aggravated Assault

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade A
Annual Rate65.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents888 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade A
Annual Rate8.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents156 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade A
Annual Rate57.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents672 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Summary Table

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime282.1F489106.2+165.6%
Property Crime65.1A888163.6-60.2%
Homicide0.0A10.5-100.0%
Rape67.3F203.5+1804.1%
Robbery0.0A75.8-100.0%
Aggravated Assault0.0A6722.3-100.0%
Burglary8.1A15624.0-66.1%
Larceny57.0A672116.4-51.0%
Motor Vehicle Theft0.0A5322.2-100.0%

Crime Trends

Agencies

Monte Vista Police Department

Monte Vista, CO

Del Norte Police Department

Del Norte, CO

South Fork Police Department

South Fork, CO