Chaffee County, CO Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

Chaffee County in CO is served by 3 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 393 violent crimes and 1,096 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 5.7 per 100k residents, which is 94.6% below the national average. Property crime averages 36.9 per 100k, 77.4% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Violent Crime had the lowest rate. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.

Violent Crimes

Violent Crime

Grade A
Annual Rate5.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents393 (2019-2023)

Homicide

Grade N/A

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Rape

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Robbery

Grade N/A

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Aggravated Assault

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade A
Annual Rate36.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,096 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade A
Annual Rate8.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents136 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade A
Annual Rate28.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents838 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Summary Table

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime5.7A393106.2-94.6%
Property Crime36.9A1096163.6-77.4%
Homicide0.0A10.5-100.0%
Rape0.0A163.5-100.0%
Robbery0.0A25.8-100.0%
Aggravated Assault0.0A7422.3-100.0%
Burglary8.5A13624.0-64.5%
Larceny28.4A838116.4-75.6%
Motor Vehicle Theft0.0A11922.2-100.0%

Crime Trends

Agencies

Chaffee County Sheriff's Office

Buena Vista Police Department

Buena Vista, CO

Salida Police Department

Salida, CO