Durango, CO Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Durango Police Department serves the city of Durango, CO in La Plata County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 1,149 violent crimes and 2,456 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 170.0 per 100k residents, which is 60.1% above the national average. Property crime averages 375.1 per 100k, 129.3% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Aggravated Assault had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 14 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 F
Annual Rate170.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,149 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade A
Annual Rate5.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents139 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade F
Annual Rate375.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,456 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade D
Annual Rate30.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents267 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade F
Annual Rate295.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,044 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade F
Annual Rate50.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents134 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime170.0F1149106.2+60.1%
Property Crime375.1F2456163.6+129.3%
Aggravated Assault5.0A13922.3-77.5%
Burglary30.0D26724.0+24.9%
Larceny295.1F2044116.4+153.6%
Motor Vehicle Theft50.0F13422.2+125.5%

Crime Trends

Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation

Total reported hate crimes: 14 (2019-2023)

Targeted Group Incidents
Anti-Asian 1
Anti-White 3
Anti-Jewish 2
Anti-Buddhist 1
Anti-Gay (Male) 1
Anti-Hispanic or Latino 2
Anti-Black or African American 2
Anti-American Indian or Alaska Native 1
Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) 1

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Ignacio 2 miles
N/A 0.0
N/A 0.0
Violent: N/A
Property: N/A
Bayfield 2 miles
N/A 0.0
A 68.4
Violent: N/A
Property: 81.8% lower
Mancos 23 miles
D 159.0
D 238.5
Violent: 6.5% lower
Property: 36.4% lower
Cortez 39 miles
D 164.6
F 406.1
Violent: 3.2% lower
Property: 8.3% higher
Mountain Village 46 miles
N/A 0.0
A 80.1
Violent: N/A
Property: 78.6% lower