Monte Vista, CO has safety grade D, a population of about 4,072, an overall crime rate near 3,364 per 100k as of 2026. For real estate investors, safety is only half the picture: pair these crime statistics with rental demand and returns to judge whether Monte Vista, CO is a sound place to buy. See the investment overview for Monte Vista, CO for median prices, rental yield and Pulse Score, or run the numbers in the ROI analyzer.
Monte Vista, CO Crime Rate and Safety Report
Monte Vista, CO crime snapshot: safety grade D, violent crime rate 11.00 per 1,000 residents, property crime rate 19.00 per 1,000 residents. Compare nearby zip codes, hotspots, and safety recommendations below.
Safety Score
D
High Risk
Violent Crime Rate
11.00
per 1000 residents
Safety Analysis & Recommendations
View DetailsOverall Assessment
Monte Vista, CO demonstrates excellent safety with a A+ safety rating. The area maintains low crime rates and is considered very safe for residents and visitors.
Safety Recommendations
With property crimes being more prevalent (57.7% of total incidents), residents should secure their homes and vehicles, install security systems, and maintain good lighting around their properties.
Trend Analysis
The relatively low crime count of 137 incidents suggests Monte Vista maintains good community safety standards.
Comparison Insights
Monte Vista demonstrates crime rates well below national averages, showcasing effective community safety initiatives.
Monte Vista, CO Crime Analysis
Based on the provided crime data for the area represented by GEOID 16000US0851635, a detailed analysis reveals several key trends. The total count of reported crimes is 137. Property crime constitutes the largest category, with a total count of 79 incidents. Within property crime, larceny/theft offenses are the most prevalent, accounting for 43 incidents, followed by destruction/damage/vandalism of property with 24 incidents. Burglary/breaking & entering accounts for 8 incidents, and motor vehicle theft accounts for 4 incidents. Assault is the second most frequent main category, with 41 reported incidents, all classified as assault offenses. The "others" category includes a total of 9 incidents, comprising arson (2), fraud offenses (3), and counterfeiting/forgery (4). Robbery accounts for 2 incidents. Sex offenses account for 5 incidents, with 1 classified as sex offenses and 4 classified as kidnapping/abduction. Homicide is the least frequent category, with 1 reported incident classified as a homicide offense. To provide a more comprehensive safety assessment, additional data points are needed. The city and state name are not provided in the JSON data. The population, median income, crime rate per 100k, safety score, safety grade, violent crime rate, property crime rate, crime map data, and zip codes data are also not provided in the JSON data.
Monte Vista, CO crime map
Crime Map
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Safest Zip Codes
High Crime Zip Codes
80482
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Safety90.5
Per 1K91
Total Crimes80202
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Safety88.6
Per 1K89
Total Crimes80742
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Safety93.4
Per 1K93
Total Crimes80825
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Safety95.5
Per 1K95
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FAQ about crime in Monte Vista, CO
Crime rates are normalized per 1,000 residents based on reported incidents in FBI UCR and local agency feeds. We split incidents into violent, property, and other categories so you can see where the risk concentrates.
The “Safest Zip Codes” section above ranks nearby zip codes by safety score, while the “High Crime Zip Codes” section highlights areas with elevated reported crime in Monte Vista, CO.
Crime data is refreshed on a rolling basis as updated reports are published by the FBI’s Crime Data Explorer and partnering agencies.
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Data sources & further reading
PulseReal’s analysis is built on top of these public, authoritative datasets.
Official UCR crime statistics by state and agency from the FBI.
Population, demographics, housing, and income data from the US Census Bureau.
Encyclopedic overview of the city, history, and notable landmarks.
Housing affordability, fair-market rents, and market reports from HUD.
Local unemployment and employment data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Bureau of Justice Statistics publications on US crime victimization.
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