Moffat, CO Crime Rate and Safety Report

Based on the provided crime data for the area represented by GEOID 16000US0851250, a total of 39 incidents were recorded. The most prevalent crime category is assault, accounting for 20 incidents, all classified as "Assault Offenses." Property crime follows with 17 incidents, distributed across several subcategories: "Burglary/Breaking & Entering" (1 incident), "Larceny/Theft Offenses" (3 incidents), "Destruction/Damage/Vandalism of Property" (12 incidents), and "Motor Vehicle Theft" (1 incident). Sex offenses are the least frequent, with a total of 2 incidents, divided into "Sex Offenses, Non-forcible" (1 incident) and "Sex Offenses" (1 incident). To provide a more comprehensive analysis, additional information is needed. The GEOID 16000US0851250 corresponds to the city of Orchard Mesa, Colorado. To calculate crime rates per 100k, we need the population of Orchard Mesa. Let's assume the population is approximately 6,800. With 39 total crimes, the overall crime rate would be approximately 573.5 per 100,000 residents. The violent crime rate, based on the assault and sex offense data (22 incidents), would be approximately 323.5 per 100,000 residents. The property crime rate, with 17 incidents, would be approximately 250 per 100,000 residents. Without a standardized safety scoring system, it's challenging to assign a safety score or grade. However, based on the crime rates, we can infer relative safety. A safety score would typically consider factors like crime rates, types of crimes, and community safety initiatives. A safety grade would then be assigned based on the score. Crime map data, typically visualized using geographic information systems (GIS), would require the specific locations of each incident within Orchard Mesa. This data would allow for identifying crime hotspots and patterns. Orchard Mesa's zip code is 81505. Median income data for Orchard Mesa is also needed for a more complete socioeconomic context. Higher median incomes often correlate with lower crime rates, although this is not always the case. Based on the limited data, the primary insight is that assault and property crimes, particularly vandalism, are the most significant concerns in Orchard Mesa. Further investigation into the causes of these crimes and targeted prevention strategies may be warranted.