Chaffee County, located in the heart of the Colorado Rockies, has relatively low crime rates compared to the rest of the United States. According to the background information provided, the county's violent crime rate is 10.8, significantly lower than the national average of 22.7. This is a testament to the strong sense of community and safety within Chaffee County. However, property crime does occur in Chaffee County, with a rate of 28.2 compared to the US average of 35.4. This may be due to the county's reliance on tourism, as well as its rural landscape, which can make it an easy target for thieves. Despite this, Chaffee County remains a peaceful and desirable place to live and visit, with its breathtaking scenery and welcoming community.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Chaffee County violent crime is 10.8. (The US average is 22.7)
Chaffee County property crime is 28.2. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Chaffee, Colorado does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Canon City, Colorado. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Canon City, Colorado. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.