Walsenburg, CO Crime


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United States / Colorado / No Metro Area / Huerfano County / Walsenburg / Zip Codes
Walsenburg, CO has unfortunately been plagued by a high rate of crime in recent years. According to the latest statistics, the city's violent crime rate stands at 34.2, which is significantly higher than the national average of 22.7. This means that residents of Walsenburg are at a greater risk of experiencing violent crimes such as assault, robbery, and homicide. In addition to this, the property crime rate in Walsenburg is also alarmingly high at 63.3, compared to the US average of 35.4. This includes crimes such as burglary, theft, and motor vehicle theft. The high crime rate in Walsenburg is a cause for concern and measures need to be taken to improve the safety and security of the community.

Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)

Walsenburg violent crime is 34.2. (The US average is 22.7)
Walsenburg property crime is 63.3. (The US average is 35.4)

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 Violent Crimes  - Murder  Rape  Robbery  Assault
 Property Crimes  - Burglary  Larceny  Auto Theft
Walsenburg, CO Crime History
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Over 11 years ago

Yes housing is cheap, but it is not cheap to live here. You will likely pay more in utilities than you will in rent and that is miserable. Food and other items are  More

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Over 11 years ago

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I'm not sure what "zip zam" is doing wrong, but the Walsenburg I visit for weeks (or months) every year is nothing like that person describes. People are decent and  More

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