Delta, CO Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Delta Police Department serves the city of Delta, CO in Delta County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 548 violent crimes and 1,875 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 82.7 per 100k residents, which is 22.1% below the national average. Property crime averages 134.4 per 100k, 17.8% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Burglary had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 1 hate crime incidents, with motivations including race, religion, and sexual orientation. 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 Rate82.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents548 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate134.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,875 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate10.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents296 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate82.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,379 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade CAnnual Rate20.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents175 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 82.7 | B | 548 | 106.2 | -22.1% |
| Property Crime | 134.4 | B | 1875 | 163.6 | -17.8% |
| Burglary | 10.3 | A | 296 | 24.0 | -57.0% |
| Larceny | 82.7 | B | 1379 | 116.4 | -28.9% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 20.7 | C | 175 | 22.2 | -6.7% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 1 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Physical Disability | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paonia | 14 miles | N/A 0.0 | D 204.4 | Violent: N/A Property: 52.0% higher |
| Hotchkiss | 14 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Cedaredge | 14 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Montrose | 25 miles | A 46.9 | C 192.2 | Violent: 43.3% lower Property: 43.0% higher |
| Olathe | 25 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |