Sterling, CO Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Sterling Police Department serves the city of Sterling, CO in Logan County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 826 violent crimes and 2,316 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 100.4 per 100k residents, which is 5.5% below the national average. Property crime averages 378.3 per 100k, 131.2% 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 4 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 CAnnual Rate100.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents826 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate7.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents72 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade DAnnual Rate30.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents193 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate378.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,316 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate108.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents403 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate247.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,759 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade BAnnual Rate15.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents129 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 100.4 | C | 826 | 106.2 | -5.5% |
| Property Crime | 378.3 | F | 2316 | 163.6 | +131.2% |
| Rape | 7.7 | F | 72 | 3.5 | +118.3% |
| Aggravated Assault | 30.9 | D | 193 | 22.3 | +38.7% |
| Burglary | 108.1 | F | 403 | 24.0 | +349.8% |
| Larceny | 247.1 | F | 1759 | 116.4 | +112.3% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 15.4 | B | 129 | 22.2 | -30.4% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 4 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 3 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haxtun | 40 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 104.9 | Violent: N/A Property: 72.3% lower |
| Holyoke | 43 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Fort Morgan | 49 miles | C 96.5 | D 210.4 | Violent: 3.9% lower Property: 44.4% lower |
| Brush | 50 miles | A 18.4 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 81.7% lower Property: N/A |
| Wiggins | 50 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |