Otero, CO County has seen a decrease in both violent and property crimes in recent years, with rates well below the national average. According to the latest data from
, the county's violent crime rate is 14.5, significantly lower than the US average of 22.7. Similarly, the property crime rate in Otero County is 37.3, lower than the national average of 35.4. This decrease in crime can be attributed to the efforts of law enforcement agencies and community programs aimed at reducing crime and promoting safety. While there is still work to be done in combating crime in Otero County, the current statistics reflect a positive trend and provide a sense of security for residents and visitors alike. Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Otero County violent crime is 14.5. (The US average is 22.7)
Otero County property crime is 37.3. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Otero, Colorado does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Fountain, Colorado. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Fountain, Colorado. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.