La Plata County, CO Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
La Plata County in CO is served by 6 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 1,753 violent crimes and 3,523 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 44.0 per 100k residents, which is 58.6% below the national average. Property crime averages 117.6 per 100k, 28.1% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Aggravated Assault 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 AAnnual Rate44.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,753 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate1.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents236 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate117.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents3,523 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate8.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents557 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate87.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,717 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade CAnnual Rate21.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents228 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 44.0 | A | 1753 | 106.2 | -58.6% |
| Property Crime | 117.6 | B | 3523 | 163.6 | -28.1% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 3 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 113 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 34 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 1.3 | A | 236 | 22.3 | -94.4% |
| Burglary | 8.2 | A | 557 | 24.0 | -65.7% |
| Larceny | 87.5 | B | 2717 | 116.4 | -24.8% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 21.8 | C | 228 | 22.2 | -1.7% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
La Plata County Sheriff's Office
Durango Police Department
Durango, CO
Fort Lewis College
Ignacio Police Department
Ignacio, CO
Bayfield Police Department
Bayfield, CO