Montezuma County, CO Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Montezuma County in CO is served by 2 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 1,186 violent crimes and 1,553 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 161.8 per 100k residents, which is +52.3% above the national average. Property crime averages 322.3 per 100k, +97.0% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Motor Vehicle Theft 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 DAnnual Rate161.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,186 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate11.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents69 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade FAnnual Rate45.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents146 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate322.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,553 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade CAnnual Rate21.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents174 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate289.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,230 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate5.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents129 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 161.8 | D | 1186 | 106.2 | +52.3% |
| Property Crime | 322.3 | F | 1553 | 163.6 | +97.0% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 6 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 11.0 | F | 69 | 3.5 | +210.3% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 33 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 45.2 | F | 146 | 22.3 | +103.2% |
| Burglary | 21.9 | C | 174 | 24.0 | -8.7% |
| Larceny | 289.3 | F | 1230 | 116.4 | +148.6% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 5.5 | A | 129 | 22.2 | -75.3% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Cortez Police Department
Cortez, CO
Mancos Police Department
Mancos, CO