Fruita, CO Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Fruita Police Department serves the city of Fruita, CO in Mesa County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 428 violent crimes and 813 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 35.9 per 100k residents, which is 66.2% below the national average. Property crime averages 64.6 per 100k, 60.5% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Aggravated Assault had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 2 hate crime incidents, with motivations including race, religion, and sexual orientation. 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 Rate35.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents428 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate7.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents64 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate64.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents813 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate14.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents119 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate43.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents626 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 35.9 | A | 428 | 106.2 | -66.2% |
| Property Crime | 64.6 | A | 813 | 163.6 | -60.5% |
| Aggravated Assault | 7.2 | A | 64 | 22.3 | -67.7% |
| Burglary | 14.3 | A | 119 | 24.0 | -40.3% |
| Larceny | 43.0 | A | 626 | 116.4 | -63.0% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 2 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Lesbian (Female) | 1 |
| Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Junction | 17 miles | D 140.1 | D 229.6 | Violent: 290.4% higher Property: 255.6% higher |
| Palisade | 17 miles | C 115.5 | A 77.0 | Violent: 222.0% higher Property: 19.2% higher |
| Collbran | 17 miles | N/A 0.0 | B 143.1 | Violent: N/A Property: 121.5% higher |
| Delta | 46 miles | B 82.7 | B 134.4 | Violent: 130.5% higher Property: 108.1% higher |
| Paonia | 51 miles | N/A 0.0 | D 204.4 | Violent: N/A Property: 216.4% higher |