Sugar City, CO, a small town located in the southeastern region of the state, has been experiencing a concerning increase in crime rates in recent years. According to the latest statistics, the town's violent crime rate stands at 17.6, which is slightly lower than the national average of 22.7. However, it is still a cause for concern for the residents of Sugar City. The town's property crime rate is also higher than the national average, with a rate of 30.8 compared to the US average of 35.4. This means that residents are not only at risk of personal harm but also face the threat of their belongings being stolen or damaged. The context for these high crime rates could be attributed to various factors such as a lack of economic opportunities, drug-related issues, and a growing population. Despite efforts to combat crime, Sugar City is still struggling to bring these rates down and ensure the safety of its citizens.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Sugar City violent crime is 17.6. (The US average is 22.7)
Sugar City property crime is 30.8. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Sugar City, Colorado does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Rocky Ford, Colorado. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Rocky Ford, Colorado. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.