Garfield County, CO Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Garfield County in CO is served by 7 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 3,017 violent crimes and 4,760 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 85.9 per 100k residents, which is 19.1% below the national average. Property crime averages 106.6 per 100k, 34.9% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Robbery 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 BAnnual Rate85.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents3,017 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade BAnnual Rate2.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents294 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate0.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents32 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate6.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents561 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate106.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents4,760 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade BAnnual Rate16.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents595 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate76.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents3,599 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate12.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents513 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 85.9 | B | 3017 | 106.2 | -19.1% |
| Property Crime | 106.6 | B | 4760 | 163.6 | -34.9% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 9 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 2.7 | B | 294 | 3.5 | -23.1% |
| Robbery | 0.6 | A | 32 | 5.8 | -90.2% |
| Aggravated Assault | 6.7 | A | 561 | 22.3 | -69.7% |
| Burglary | 16.4 | B | 595 | 24.0 | -31.8% |
| Larceny | 76.8 | B | 3599 | 116.4 | -34.0% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 12.8 | A | 513 | 22.2 | -42.2% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Garfield County Sheriff's Office
Glenwood Springs Police Department
Glenwood Springs, CO
Parachute Police Department
Parachute, CO
Rifle Police Department
Rifle, CO
Carbondale Police Department
Carbondale, CO
Silt Police Department
Silt, CO
New Castle Police Department
New Castle, CO