The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Monte Vista, CO: Crime Maps and Statistics

D-

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	D-
Property Crime Grade	F
Other Crime Grade	D+

Which crimes are included?

$4.50 million

Cost of Crime™ for Monte Vista, CO

In 2025, crime will cost $1,627 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Monte Vista in green, the most dangerous in red, and moderately safe areas in yellow. Crime rates on the map are weighted based on both the type and severity of the crime. For more information on how to interpret our crime maps, see the Interpreting the Crime Maps section below.

Is Monte Vista, CO Safe?

The D- grade indicates that the rate of crime is much higher than that of the average US city. Monte Vista ranks in the 9th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 9% of cities but less safe than 91%. This analysis applies only to Monte Vista's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Monte Vista is 51.61 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Monte Vista Residents generally consider the south part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Monte Vista varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 11 in the central neighborhoods to 1 in 28 in the south.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the central parts of Monte Vista, CO see the most incidents - about 78 per year. In contrast, the north part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 4 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Monte Vista, CO

The total projected cost of crime in Monte Vista for 2025 is $4,503,201. This translates to approximately $686 per resident and $1,627 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.9% of the median household income in Monte Vista. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 58.0%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 30.3%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.6%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Monte Vista Compared to Other Cities?

Monte Vista, CO:	$686
Breckenridge, CO:	$1503
Timnath, CO:	$259
Colorado:	$704
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Monte Vista is $686 per year, which is $222 more than the national average and $18 less than Colorado's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Monte Vista:

In Breckenridge, CO, crime costs $1,503 per person, which is $817 more than in Monte Vista.
In Timnath, CO, crime costs $259 per person, which is $427 less than in Monte Vista

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Monte Vista for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.

Crime	Cost to Monte Vista	Cost per Monte Vista Resident
Murder	$933,196	$142
Rape/Sexual Assault	$430,551	$66
Robbery	$210,616	$32
Assault	$815,123	$124
Kidnapping	$101,535	$15
Vehicle Theft	$255,878	$39
Burglary	$333,636	$51
Theft	$861,949	$131
Arson	$25,990	$4
Vandalism	$354,975	$54
Animal Cruelty	$8,375	$1
Drug Crimes	$102,007	$16
Identity Theft	$69,369	$11
Total Cost of Crime	$4,503,201	$686

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Monte Vista, CO

CrimeGrade primarily focuses on tangible costs, but the true impact of crime extends beyond economic. Pain and suffering for victims and their families are difficult to quantify, but research-based methodologies help estimate these effects. Using these methodologies, we calculate that the intangible cost of crime in Monte Vista totals $8,571,178 ($1,306 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $13,074,379 ($1,992 per resident). All Cost of Crime facts are based on scholarly research done on the cost of crime. Read more about our methodology here.

Interpreting the Crime Maps

When interpreting the Monte Vista crime map, keep in mind that crime rates are measured per resident. Areas with high visitor traffic, such as shopping districts, may appear to have higher crime rates simply because more crimes occur where people gather - even if few residents live there. For example, the central part of the city has more retail establishments, which can artificially inflate crime rates in that area. Red areas on the map do not necessarily mean a neighborhood is unsafe for residents.

More issues arise with places like airports, parks, and schools. Major airports always look like high-crime locations due to the large number of people and the low population nearby. Parks and designated recreational areas, of which Monte Vista has 2, have the same problem. Of Monte Vista’s 6,564 residents, few live near recreational areas. Because many people visit, crime rates may appear higher even for safe parks. Crime occurs where people gather, whether they live there or not. Before assuming an area is unsafe, consider both per-capita crime rates and total crime counts, as well as the types of destinations nearby.

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Monte Vista Crime Breakdown

The tables below show which crimes are used to calculate the Crime Grades above. All crime rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 Monte Vista residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	4.324
Robbery	1.020
Rape	1.082
Murder	0.0757
Total Violent Crime	6.502 (D-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	25.36
Vehicle Theft	2.517
Burglary	5.604
Arson	0.1640
Total Property Crime	33.64 (F)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.2551
Drug Crimes	2.101
Vandalism	7.570
Identity Theft	1.365
Animal Cruelty	0.1725
Total "Other" Rate	11.46 (D+)

Individual Monte Vista Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

Compared to surrounding cities, the rate of crime in Monte Vista is similar. The table below shows Crime Grades for cities close to Monte Vista.

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Platoro, CO	D+	C-	D
Torres, CO	D-	D	F
Waverly, CO	D+	D+	D
Homelake, CO	D+	C	D
Del Norte, CO	F	F	F
Alamosa, CO	F	F	F
Mosca, CO	F	D-	F
South Fork, CO	D	C+	D
Blanca, CO	F	D-	F
Fort Garland, CO	F	F	F

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Monte Vista is higher versus other cities of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in cities with comparable overall population in the city‘s boundaries.

Similar City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Kermit, TX	D-	D	D
Reinholds, PA	A+	A+	A+
Redwood Valley, CA	D+	F	F
Redwood Falls, MN	C-	B	B
Red Bud, IL	B+	A	A
Kunkletown, PA	A	A	A
Kirtland, NM	D+	D	D
Kingston, GA	A+	A-	A-
Keyes, CA	C-	D-	D-
Reminderville, OH	B+	B-	B-

Considering only the crime rate, Monte Vista is as safe as the Colorado state average and less safe than the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Monte Vista, CO average SchoolGrade of D, with 26% actual proficiency versus 23% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See Monte Vista schools on SchoolGrade

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