The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Pagosa Junction, 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?

$34,779

Cost of Crime™ for Pagosa Junction, CO

In 2025, crime will cost $2,128 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Pagosa Junction 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 Pagosa Junction, CO Safe?

The D- grade indicates that the rate of crime is much higher than that of the average US city. Pagosa Junction ranks in the 8th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 8% of cities but less safe than 92%. This analysis applies only to Pagosa Junction's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Pagosa Junction is 53.43 per 1,000 residents in the typical year.

The Cost of Crime™ in Pagosa Junction, CO

The total projected cost of crime in Pagosa Junction for 2025 is $34,779. This translates to approximately $892 per resident and $2,128 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 2.6% of the median household income in Pagosa Junction. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 52.3%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 36.1%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.6%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Pagosa Junction Compared to Other Cities?

Pagosa Junction, CO:	$892
Breckenridge, CO:	$1503
Timnath, CO:	$259
Colorado:	$704
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Pagosa Junction is $892 per year, which is $428 more than the national average and $188 more than Colorado's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Pagosa Junction:

In Breckenridge, CO, crime costs $1,503 per person, which is $611 more than in Pagosa Junction.
In Timnath, CO, crime costs $259 per person, which is $633 less than in Pagosa Junction

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Pagosa Junction	Cost per Pagosa Junction Resident
Murder	$12,660	$325
Rape/Sexual Assault	$2,552	$65
Robbery	$1,279	$33
Assault	$3,538	$91
Kidnapping	$1,068	$27
Vehicle Theft	$2,787	$71
Burglary	$2,316	$59
Theft	$4,760	$122
Arson	$288	$7
Vandalism	$2,496	$64
Animal Cruelty	$57	$1
Drug Crimes	$649	$17
Identity Theft	$329	$8
Total Cost of Crime	$34,779	$892

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Pagosa Junction, 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 Pagosa Junction totals $97,568 ($2,502 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $132,347 ($3,394 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 Pagosa Junction 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 city has few 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 have the same problem. Of Pagosa Junction’s 39 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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Pagosa Junction 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 Pagosa Junction residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	3.159
Robbery	1.043
Rape	1.079
Murder	0.1727
Total Violent Crime	5.454 (D)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	23.57
Vehicle Theft	4.614
Burglary	6.547
Arson	0.3058
Total Property Crime	35.03 (F)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.4518
Drug Crimes	2.250
Vandalism	8.957
Identity Theft	1.090
Animal Cruelty	0.1985
Total "Other" Rate	12.95 (D)

Individual Pagosa Junction Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

Compared to surrounding cities, the rate of crime in Pagosa Junction is higher. The table below shows Crime Grades for cities close to Pagosa Junction.

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Arboles, CO	F	D-	F
Young Place, NM	C	D-	C
Ignacio, NM	C	D-	C
Tiffany, CO	D-	F	D-
Dulce, NM	F	F	F
Trujillo, CO	D-	D	D
Ignacio, CO	F	D-	F
Chromo, CO	F	D	F
Marvel, CO	D+	D+	D+
Kline, CO	C	C-	C

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Pagosa Junction 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
Red Buttes Village, WY	D+	C	C
Oak Hill, IL	A+	A	A
Oak Hill, PA	A-	B	B
Oak Park, OH	B	C	C
Oakhurst, MI	A-	C	C
Oakwood, TN	B	C	C
Oatsville, IN	A+	A	A
Obsidian, ID	D-	D	D
Old Weona, AR	D	D+	D+
Oldtown, IN	B+	A	A

Considering only the crime rate, Pagosa Junction 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 Pagosa Junction, CO average SchoolGrade of D, with 27% actual proficiency versus 27% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Pagosa Junction schools on SchoolGrade

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