Glenwood Springs, CO Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Glenwood Springs Police Department serves the city of Glenwood Springs, CO in Garfield County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 822 violent crimes and 1,986 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 86.6 per 100k residents, which is 18.5% below the national average. Property crime averages 346.2 per 100k, 111.6% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 6 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 B
Annual Rate86.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents822 (2019-2023)

Rape

Grade F
Annual Rate9.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents67 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade F
Annual Rate346.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,986 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade D
Annual Rate28.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents182 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade F
Annual Rate298.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,634 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade B
Annual Rate19.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents160 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime86.6B822106.2-18.5%
Property Crime346.2F1986163.6+111.6%
Rape9.6F673.5+172.0%
Burglary28.9D18224.0+20.1%
Larceny298.1F1634116.4+156.2%
Motor Vehicle Theft19.2B16022.2-13.3%

Crime Trends

Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation

Total reported hate crimes: 6 (2019-2023)

Targeted Group Incidents
Anti-Transgender 1
Anti-Hispanic or Latino 4
Anti-Black or African American 1

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Carbondale 12 miles
A 44.6
A 14.9
Violent: 48.5% lower
Property: 95.7% lower
Basalt 20 miles
B 73.2
A 24.4
Violent: 15.5% lower
Property: 93.0% lower
Rifle 24 miles
D 160.2
B 131.9
Violent: 85.1% higher
Property: 61.9% lower
Parachute 31 miles
F 221.6
C 147.7
Violent: 156.0% higher
Property: 57.3% lower
Silt 31 miles
A 27.6
N/A 0.0
Violent: 68.1% lower
Property: N/A