Canon City, CO Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Canon City Police Department serves the city of Canon City, CO in Fremont County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 1,804 violent crimes and 3,691 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 287.2 per 100k residents, which is 170.4% above the national average. Property crime averages 367.6 per 100k, 124.7% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Motor Vehicle Theft had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 8 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 F
Annual Rate287.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,804 (2019-2023)

Rape

Grade F
Annual Rate17.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents151 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade F
Annual Rate51.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents336 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade F
Annual Rate367.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents3,691 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade C
Annual Rate28.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents560 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade F
Annual Rate327.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,831 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade A
Annual Rate5.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents260 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime287.2F1804106.2+170.4%
Property Crime367.6F3691163.6+124.7%
Rape17.2F1513.5+387.2%
Aggravated Assault51.7F33622.3+132.3%
Burglary28.7C56024.0+19.5%
Larceny327.4F2831116.4+181.4%
Motor Vehicle Theft5.7A26022.2-74.1%

Crime Trends

Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation

Total reported hate crimes: 8 (2019-2023)

Targeted Group Incidents
Anti-Sikh 1
Anti-Gay (Male) 1
Anti-Black or African American 4
Anti-Eastern Orthodox (Russian, Greek, Other) 1
Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) 1

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Florence 17 miles
C 102.9
B 128.6
Violent: 64.2% lower
Property: 65.0% lower
Woodland Park 32 miles
A 12.6
A 62.7
Violent: 95.6% lower
Property: 82.9% lower
Cripple Creek 32 miles
F 176.1
N/A 0.0
Violent: 38.7% lower
Property: N/A
Manitou Springs 39 miles
C 108.0
A 43.2
Violent: 62.4% lower
Property: 88.2% lower
Colorado Springs 41 miles
B 90.8
F 277.2
Violent: 68.4% lower
Property: 24.6% lower