La Junta, CO Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The La Junta Police Department serves the city of La Junta, CO in Otero County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 520 violent crimes and 1,738 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 197.9 per 100k residents, which is 86.3% above the national average. Property crime averages 424.1 per 100k, 159.2% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 2 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 FAnnual Rate197.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents520 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate14.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents52 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade FAnnual Rate14.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents17 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade FAnnual Rate113.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents85 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate424.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,738 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate56.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents283 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate339.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,301 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade DAnnual Rate28.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents143 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 197.9 | F | 520 | 106.2 | +86.3% |
| Property Crime | 424.1 | F | 1738 | 163.6 | +159.2% |
| Rape | 14.1 | F | 52 | 3.5 | +299.8% |
| Robbery | 14.1 | F | 17 | 5.8 | +143.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 113.1 | F | 85 | 22.3 | +408.1% |
| Burglary | 56.5 | F | 283 | 24.0 | +135.3% |
| Larceny | 339.3 | F | 1301 | 116.4 | +191.5% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 28.3 | D | 143 | 22.2 | +27.5% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 2 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-White | 1 |
| Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rocky Ford | 12 miles | A 53.1 | D 212.4 | Violent: 73.2% lower Property: 49.9% lower |
| Fowler | 24 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 88.0 | Violent: N/A Property: 79.2% lower |
| Trinidad | 43 miles | D 132.6 | D 241.0 | Violent: 33.0% lower Property: 43.2% lower |
| Pueblo | 55 miles | F 185.2 | F 431.5 | Violent: 6.4% lower Property: 1.7% higher |
| Lamar | 62 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |