Grand Junction, CO Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Grand Junction Police Department serves the city of Grand Junction, CO in Mesa County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 5,304 violent crimes and 12,810 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 140.1 per 100k residents, which is 31.9% above the national average. Property crime averages 229.6 per 100k, 40.4% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Robbery had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 15 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 D
Annual Rate140.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents5,304 (2019-2023)

Rape

Grade F
Annual Rate5.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents264 (2019-2023)

Robbery

Grade B
Annual Rate4.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents175 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade D
Annual Rate31.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents1,208 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade D
Annual Rate229.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents12,810 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade C
Annual Rate21.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents1,580 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade D
Annual Rate184.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents10,023 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade B
Annual Rate18.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,093 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime140.1D5304106.2+31.9%
Property Crime229.6D12810163.6+40.4%
Rape5.8F2643.5+63.4%
Robbery4.3B1755.8-25.6%
Aggravated Assault31.8D120822.3+42.7%
Burglary21.7C158024.0-9.9%
Larceny184.9D10023116.4+58.9%
Motor Vehicle Theft18.8B109322.2-15.3%

Crime Trends

Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation

Total reported hate crimes: 15 (2019-2023)

Targeted Group Incidents
Anti-Asian 1
Anti-White 1
Anti-Gay (Male) 1
Anti-Lesbian (Female) 1
Anti-Hispanic or Latino 4
Anti-Black or African American 5
Anti-Multiple Religions, Group 1
Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) 1

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Palisade 0 miles
C 115.5
A 77.0
Violent: 17.5% lower
Property: 66.5% lower
Collbran 0 miles
N/A 0.0
B 143.1
Violent: N/A
Property: 37.7% lower
Fruita 17 miles
A 35.9
A 64.6
Violent: 74.4% lower
Property: 71.9% lower
Delta 28 miles
B 82.7
B 134.4
Violent: 41.0% lower
Property: 41.5% lower
Paonia 34 miles
N/A 0.0
D 204.4
Violent: N/A
Property: 11.0% lower