Mesa County, CO Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Mesa County in CO is served by 5 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 9,517 violent crimes and 19,492 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 74.6 per 100k residents, which is 29.8% below the national average. Property crime averages 122.4 per 100k, 25.2% 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 Rate74.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents9,517 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate2.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents473 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate1.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents250 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate10.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents1,917 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate122.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents19,492 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate9.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents2,849 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate104.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents14,536 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate5.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,890 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 74.6 | B | 9517 | 106.2 | -29.8% |
| Property Crime | 122.4 | B | 19492 | 163.6 | -25.2% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 25 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 2.0 | A | 473 | 3.5 | -44.2% |
| Robbery | 1.4 | A | 250 | 5.8 | -75.8% |
| Aggravated Assault | 10.2 | A | 1917 | 22.3 | -54.0% |
| Burglary | 9.6 | A | 2849 | 24.0 | -59.8% |
| Larceny | 104.3 | B | 14536 | 116.4 | -10.4% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 5.4 | A | 1890 | 22.2 | -75.7% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Mesa County Sheriff's Office
Grand Junction Police Department
Grand Junction, CO
Fruita Police Department
Fruita, CO
Palisade Police Department
Palisade, CO
Collbran Police Department
Collbran, CO