Ouray, CO Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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75%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

100%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

69%

Property crime NAT. AVG.

Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2024 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2025; this is the most current data available.

Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Ouray_{/100k people}	Colorado_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	5	n/a (estimate)	539	3,069	2,119
Murder	0	n/a	0.0	4.5	5.0
Rape	0	n/a	0.0	58.3	37.5
Robbery	0	n/a	0.0	63.0	60.6
Assault	0	n/a	0.0	350.5	256.1
Violent crime	0	n/a (estimate)	0	476	359
Burglary	0	n/a	0.0	348.0	229.2
Theft	4	n/a	431.5	1,754.2	1,272.1
Vehicle theft	1	n/a	107.9	490.6	258.8
Property crime	5	n/a (estimate)	539	2,593	1,760

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Ouray crime map

The Ouray crime map by CrimeoMeter provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Ouray as reported by the local law enforcement agencies. Based on the color coded legend above, the crime map outlines the areas with lower crime compared to the areas with higher crime. The Ouray crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Ouray crime map does not always indicate that it is a dangerous area for its residents. Areas on the heat map could be inflated if they are located in high traffic areas like airports, sports centers or large parks. Other areas on the heat map could see increased crime rates if they are located in major tourist areas like the downtown core.

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Crime Quick Facts

Ouray crime rates are 75% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in Ouray are 100% lower than the national average
In Ouray you have a 1 in 186 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Ouray is safer than 20% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Ouray has decreased by 15%

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Daily Crime In Ouray (per 100,000 people)

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Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Ouray

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Ouray is 0

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Ouray is 1 in 186

The chance of being a victim of crime in Ouray is 1 in 186

Year Over Year Crime In Ouray (per 100,000 people)

Ouray police department

Item	Ouray	Colorado	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	4	9,049	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	4.0	9.6	3.3

There are a total of 4 Ouray police officers. This results in 4.0 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 58% less than the Colorado average and 23.5% greater than the National average.

Sex offenders in Colorado

State	Total offenders	Colorado_/100K	National_/100K
Colorado	11,204	251	266

There are a total of 11,204 sex offenders in Colorado. This yields a total of 251 sex offenders in Colorado per 100,000 residents which is 6% less than the national average.

Nearby Cities With Low Crime Rates

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Ridgway, CO	1,142	87	473	560
Mountain Village, CO	1,776	82	902	984
Loghill Village, CO	707	192	1,048	1,240
Ophir, CO	218	192	1,048	1,240
Telluride, CO	2,059	0	1,324	1,324
Silverton, CO	612	404	2,200	2,604
Portland, CO	126	406	2,212	2,618
Ouray, CO	1,046	0	539	539

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Oxford, KS	1,046	195	869	1,065
La Monte, MO	1,046	221	929	1,150
Chicora, PA	1,046	95	552	647
Worthing, SD	1,046	122	535	657
Prospect, PA	1,046	0	0	0
Ouray, CO	1,046	0	539	539

Source: The Ouray, CO crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2024. The crime report encompasses more than 18,000 city and state law enforcement agencies reporting data on property and violent crimes. The uniform crime reports program represents approximately 309 million American residents, which results in 98% coverage of metropolitan statistical areas.