Located in the eastern plains of Colorado, Kit Carson County has a relatively low crime rate compared to the national average. According to recent data, the county has a violent crime rate of 15.9 per 1,000 residents, which is significantly lower than the US average of 22.7. However, property crime is slightly higher at 26.4 compared to the national average of 35.4. This means that while residents may feel safer in terms of violent crime, they may still be at risk for theft, burglary, and other property-related offenses. Despite these relatively low numbers, it is important for law enforcement and community members to continue working together to prevent and address any criminal activity in Kit Carson County.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Kit Carson County violent crime is 15.9. (The US average is 22.7)
Kit Carson County property crime is 26.4. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Kit Carson, Colorado does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Stratton, Colorado. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Stratton, Colorado. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.