Rio Grande County, CO Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Rio Grande County in CO is served by 4 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 675 violent crimes and 1,156 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 226.1 per 100k residents, which is 112.8% above the national average. Property crime averages 63.3 per 100k, 61.3% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Aggravated Assault 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 FAnnual Rate226.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents675 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate50.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents27 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate4.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents82 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate63.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,156 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade BAnnual Rate15.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents249 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate47.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents828 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 226.1 | F | 675 | 106.2 | +112.8% |
| Property Crime | 63.3 | A | 1156 | 163.6 | -61.3% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 1 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 50.5 | F | 27 | 3.5 | +1328.1% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 9 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 4.8 | A | 82 | 22.3 | -78.3% |
| Burglary | 15.7 | B | 249 | 24.0 | -34.5% |
| Larceny | 47.6 | A | 828 | 116.4 | -59.1% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 0.0 | A | 71 | 22.2 | -100.0% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Rio Grande County Sheriff's Office
Monte Vista Police Department
Monte Vista, CO
Del Norte Police Department
Del Norte, CO
South Fork Police Department
South Fork, CO