Montrose County, CO Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Montrose County in CO is served by 4 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 1,684 violent crimes and 4,065 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 29.8 per 100k residents, which is 71.9% below the national average. Property crime averages 73.5 per 100k, 55.0% 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 AAnnual Rate29.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,684 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade FNot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate1.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents22 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate6.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents273 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate73.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents4,065 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate4.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents460 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate61.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents3,237 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate7.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents346 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 29.8 | A | 1684 | 106.2 | -71.9% |
| Property Crime | 73.5 | A | 4065 | 163.6 | -55.0% |
| Homicide | 1.6 | F | 4 | 0.5 | +193.4% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 19 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 1.6 | A | 22 | 5.8 | -73.1% |
| Aggravated Assault | 6.3 | A | 273 | 22.3 | -71.8% |
| Burglary | 4.7 | A | 460 | 24.0 | -80.4% |
| Larceny | 61.0 | A | 3237 | 116.4 | -47.6% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 7.8 | A | 346 | 22.2 | -64.8% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Montrose County Sheriff's Office
Montrose Police Department
Montrose, CO
Olathe Police Department
Olathe, CO