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Is Montrose, Colorado Safe?

Population 21,583 · Safer than 22% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Montrose is a smaller community of 21,583 people with a D+ safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 250.4 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,759 per 100K.

Montrose Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricMontroseColorado AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate386.0325.1363.8
Property Crime Rate2118.02113.11,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate280.0--268.2
Theft Rate1759.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate279.0--318.3

All rates per 100,000 residents. 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report + Census Bureau population estimates.

Overall SafetyD+

250.4 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

386/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2118/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Montrose

Violent crime in Montrose is close to the national average. The rate of 386.0 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2118.0 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,759 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Montrose Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault280
01.0x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery83
01.3x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary252
093% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,759
01.3x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft279
088% of avgAvg: 318.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. Vertical marker = national average.

How Montrose Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Montrose
386.0
State
325.1
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Montrose
2118.0
State
2113.1
National
1832.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. National averages from 2023 FBI UCR data.

Frequently Asked Questions About Montrose Safety

Is Montrose safe?
Not especially. Montrose earns a D+ with a crime rate of 250.4 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs close to the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Montrose?
250.4 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 386.0 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2118.0 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Montrose safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Montrose's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,759 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Montrose?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Montrose generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Montrose police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Montrose?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Montrose's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D+ grade overall.
How does Montrose compare to other cities in Colorado?
Below average for the state. Montrose ranks behind about 86% of Colorado cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Montrose to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Montrose?
Bad. A D+ grade and 250.4 per-thousand rate put Montrose below 78% of US cities. Violent crime at 386 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Montrose?
386.0 per 100,000, which is 6% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (280), robbery (83), and murder (6.0) per 100,000.

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2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report data and Census Bureau population estimates. Safety grades calculated using national and state-level crime rate distributions. Not a substitute for local law enforcement guidance.

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