Burlington, CO Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Burlington Police Department serves the city of Burlington, CO in Kit Carson County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 183 violent crimes and 285 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 194.3 per 100k residents, which is 82.9% above the national average. Property crime averages 161.9 per 100k, 1.0% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Motor Vehicle Theft had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 1 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 FAggravated Assault
Grade FProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CLarceny
Grade BMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade FCrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 194.3 | F | 183 | 106.2 | +82.9% |
| Property Crime | 161.9 | C | 285 | 163.6 | -1.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 161.9 | F | 47 | 22.3 | +627.5% |
| Larceny | 97.2 | B | 198 | 116.4 | -16.5% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 64.8 | F | 41 | 22.2 | +192.1% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 1 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wray | 49 miles | A 43.5 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 77.6% lower Property: N/A |
| Yuma | 49 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Limon | 53 miles | A 48.9 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 74.9% lower Property: N/A |
| Hugo | 53 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Elizabeth | 81 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 75.9 | Violent: N/A Property: 53.1% lower |