Rocky Ford, CO Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Rocky Ford Police Department serves the city of Rocky Ford, CO in Otero County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 116 violent crimes and 176 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 53.1 per 100k residents, which is 50.0% below the national average. Property crime averages 212.4 per 100k, 29.8% 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 1 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 Rate53.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents116 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade DAnnual Rate212.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents176 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade CAnnual Rate26.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents28 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade DAnnual Rate185.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents118 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 53.1 | A | 116 | 106.2 | -50.0% |
| Property Crime | 212.4 | D | 176 | 163.6 | +29.8% |
| Burglary | 26.6 | C | 28 | 24.0 | +10.5% |
| Larceny | 185.9 | D | 118 | 116.4 | +59.7% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 1 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Arab | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Junta | 12 miles | F 197.9 | F 424.1 | Violent: 272.6% higher Property: 99.6% higher |
| Fowler | 17 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 88.0 | Violent: N/A Property: 58.6% lower |
| Pueblo | 50 miles | F 185.2 | F 431.5 | Violent: 248.7% higher Property: 103.1% higher |
| Trinidad | 54 miles | D 132.6 | D 241.0 | Violent: 149.6% higher Property: 13.4% higher |
| Lamar | 60 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |