La Plata County, located in Colorado, has a relatively low crime rate compared to the national average. According to the latest statistics, the county's violent crime rate is 12.6, which is significantly lower than the US average of 22.7. This means that residents of La Plata County are less likely to become victims of violent crimes such as assault, robbery, and homicide. In terms of property crime, La Plata County also fares better than the national average with a rate of 25.9, compared to the US average of 35.4. This includes crimes such as burglary, theft, and vehicle theft. While crime can never be fully eliminated, the lower rates in La Plata County provide a sense of security for its residents and make it a relatively safe place to live.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
La Plata County violent crime is 12.6. (The US average is 22.7)
La Plata County property crime is 25.9. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of La Plata, Colorado does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Grand Junction, Colorado. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Grand Junction, Colorado. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.