New Castle, CO Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The New Castle Police Department serves the city of New Castle, CO in Garfield County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 93 violent crimes and 145 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 20.8 per 100k residents, which is 80.4% below the national average. Property crime averages 41.5 per 100k, 74.6% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Violent Crime had the lowest rate. 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 Rate20.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents93 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate41.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents145 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate20.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents101 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade CAnnual Rate20.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents20 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 20.8 | A | 93 | 106.2 | -80.4% |
| Property Crime | 41.5 | A | 145 | 163.6 | -74.6% |
| Larceny | 20.8 | A | 101 | 116.4 | -82.2% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 20.8 | C | 20 | 22.2 | -6.3% |
Crime Trends
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parachute | 0 miles | F 221.6 | C 147.7 | Violent: 966.8% higher Property: 255.6% higher |
| Silt | 0 miles | A 27.6 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 33.0% higher Property: N/A |
| Rifle | 8 miles | D 160.2 | B 131.9 | Violent: 671.2% higher Property: 217.5% higher |
| Meeker | 30 miles | A 42.0 | A 42.0 | Violent: 102.1% higher Property: 1.1% higher |
| Glenwood Springs | 31 miles | B 86.6 | F 346.2 | Violent: 316.8% higher Property: 733.5% higher |