Montezuma County, located in Colorado, has a lower rate of crime compared to the national average. According to the background information provided, the county's violent crime rate stands at 12.6, significantly lower than the US average of 22.7. Similarly, the property crime rate in Montezuma County is 29.6, which is also lower than the national average of 35.4. This indicates that the county has relatively safer neighborhoods and a lower likelihood of becoming a victim of crime. However, it is important to note that while the overall crime rate may be lower, there is still a presence of crime in Montezuma County. Residents of the county should still remain vigilant and take necessary precautions to ensure their safety and the safety of their community.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Montezuma County violent crime is 12.6. (The US average is 22.7)
Montezuma County property crime is 29.6. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Montezuma, Colorado does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Durango, Colorado. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Durango, Colorado. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.