Routt County, CO Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Routt County in CO is served by 4 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 1,191 violent crimes and 1,476 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 34.6 per 100k residents, which is 67.4% below the national average. Property crime averages 86.5 per 100k, 47.2% below the national average. The most common offense was Property 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 AAnnual Rate34.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,191 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade DAnnual Rate4.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents70 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate3.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents148 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate86.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,476 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate4.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents200 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate75.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,163 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate4.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents98 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 34.6 | A | 1191 | 106.2 | -67.4% |
| Property Crime | 86.5 | A | 1476 | 163.6 | -47.2% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 3 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 4.7 | D | 70 | 3.5 | +31.9% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 9 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 3.7 | A | 148 | 22.3 | -83.2% |
| Burglary | 4.7 | A | 200 | 24.0 | -80.6% |
| Larceny | 75.3 | A | 1163 | 116.4 | -35.3% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4.7 | A | 98 | 22.2 | -79.0% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Routt County Sheriff's Office
Steamboat Springs Police Department
Steamboat Springs, CO
Hayden Police Department
Hayden, CO
Oak Creek Police Department
Oak Creek, CO