Montrose, CO Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Montrose Police Department serves the city of Montrose, CO in Montrose County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 1,036 violent crimes and 3,223 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 46.9 per 100k residents, which is 55.9% below the national average. Property crime averages 192.2 per 100k, 17.5% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Burglary had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 9 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 A
Annual Rate46.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,036 (2019-2023)

Homicide

Grade F

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Robbery

Grade B
Annual Rate4.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents20 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade A
Annual Rate14.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents171 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade C
Annual Rate192.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents3,223 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade A
Annual Rate9.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents281 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade D
Annual Rate159.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,691 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade C
Annual Rate23.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents235 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime46.9A1036106.2-55.9%
Property Crime192.2C3223163.6+17.5%
Homicide4.7F20.5+780.2%
Robbery4.7B205.8-19.4%
Aggravated Assault14.1A17122.3-36.8%
Burglary9.4A28124.0-61.0%
Larceny159.4D2691116.4+36.9%
Motor Vehicle Theft23.4C23522.2+5.7%

Crime Trends

Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation

Total reported hate crimes: 9 (2019-2023)

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

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Olathe 0 miles
N/A 0.0
N/A 0.0
Violent: N/A
Property: N/A
Delta 25 miles
B 82.7
B 134.4
Violent: 76.5% higher
Property: 30.1% lower
Telluride 29 miles
A 38.9
D 233.4
Violent: 17.0% lower
Property: 21.4% higher
Ouray 32 miles
N/A 0.0
B 106.7
Violent: N/A
Property: 44.5% lower
Ridgway 32 miles
N/A 0.0
N/A 0.0
Violent: N/A
Property: N/A