Monument, CO Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Monument Police Department serves the city of Monument, CO in El Paso County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 275 violent crimes and 770 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 23.9 per 100k residents, which is 77.5% below the national average. Property crime averages 127.5 per 100k, 22.0% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Robbery had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 6 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 AAnnual Rate23.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents275 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade DAnnual Rate8.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents27 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate127.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents770 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate8.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents92 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate111.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents609 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate8.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents67 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 23.9 | A | 275 | 106.2 | -77.5% |
| Property Crime | 127.5 | B | 770 | 163.6 | -22.0% |
| Robbery | 8.0 | D | 27 | 5.8 | +37.0% |
| Burglary | 8.0 | A | 92 | 24.0 | -66.8% |
| Larceny | 111.6 | C | 609 | 116.4 | -4.1% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 8.0 | A | 67 | 22.2 | -64.1% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 6 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-White | 2 |
| Anti-Jewish | 1 |
| Anti-Transgender | 2 |
| Anti-Other Christian | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palmer Lake | 0 miles | A 38.3 | A 38.3 | Violent: 60.3% higher Property: 69.9% lower |
| Green Mountain Falls | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Calhan | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Fountain | 13 miles | A 56.3 | C 161.8 | Violent: 135.3% higher Property: 26.9% higher |
| Colorado Springs | 16 miles | B 90.8 | F 277.2 | Violent: 279.4% higher Property: 117.3% higher |