Cortez, CO Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Cortez Police Department serves the city of Cortez, CO in Montezuma County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 1,132 violent crimes and 1,475 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 164.6 per 100k residents, which is 55.0% above the national average. Property crime averages 406.1 per 100k, 148.2% above 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 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 DRape
Grade FAggravated Assault
Grade AProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FBurglary
Grade FLarceny
Grade FMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade ACrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 164.6 | D | 1132 | 106.2 | +55.0% |
| Property Crime | 406.1 | F | 1475 | 163.6 | +148.2% |
| Rape | 21.9 | F | 63 | 3.5 | +520.7% |
| Aggravated Assault | 11.0 | A | 142 | 22.3 | -50.7% |
| Burglary | 43.9 | F | 164 | 24.0 | +82.7% |
| Larceny | 340.2 | F | 1172 | 116.4 | +192.3% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 11.0 | A | 119 | 22.2 | -50.5% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 1 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mancos | 16 miles | D 159.0 | D 238.5 | Violent: 3.4% lower Property: 41.3% lower |
| Durango | 39 miles | F 170.0 | F 375.1 | Violent: 3.3% higher Property: 7.6% lower |
| Ignacio | 41 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Bayfield | 41 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 68.4 | Violent: N/A Property: 83.2% lower |
| Telluride | 46 miles | A 38.9 | D 233.4 | Violent: 76.4% lower Property: 42.5% lower |