Grand Junction, CO Crime Map

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions About Crime in Grand Junction, CO

Is Grand Junction, CO safe in 2026?

Yes — Grand Junction earns an overall crime grade of A-, and every one of the 7 neighborhoods analyzed on the crime map carries either an A or A+ rating. That means 100% of Grand Junction neighborhoods fall into the "safe" category (combined A+B grade band). For context, the top tier — A+ — is held by five neighborhoods: Redlands, Southeast Grand Junction, North Grand Junction, Northwest Grand Junction, and Northeast Grand Junction. The remaining two neighborhoods, Orchard Mesa and Downtown Grand Junction, both hold a solid A grade. Across a city of roughly 134,074 residents, that kind of uniform safety distribution is genuinely rare and reflects well on local law enforcement and community investment.

What is the crime rate in Grand Junction compared to other cities?

Grand Junction's city-wide safety rating is classified as Very Safe (A) — the highest tier in our grading system. All 7 analyzed neighborhoods scored in the A range, with 71% (5 out of 7 neighborhoods) achieving A+ grades and the remaining 29% (2 neighborhoods) earning A grades. No neighborhood in Grand Junction received a B, C, D, or F. This stands in sharp contrast to many comparably sized U.S. cities, where it's common to see 20–40% of neighborhoods graded C or below. Grand Junction's 0% rate of below-B neighborhoods places it among the safer mid-sized cities in Colorado and the broader Mountain West region.

What are the safest neighborhoods in Grand Junction?

Five Grand Junction neighborhoods share the highest possible A+ safety grade. Here's how they break down by population and median household income:

• Redlands — A+ grade | ~13,716 residents | median income $95,507 (highest in the city)
• North Grand Junction — A+ grade | ~13,125 residents | median income $93,557
• Northwest Grand Junction — A+ grade | ~2,779 residents | median income $88,308
• Northeast Grand Junction — A+ grade | ~18,557 residents | median income $72,999 (largest A+ neighborhood by population)
• Southeast Grand Junction — A+ grade | ~12,190 residents | median income $71,617

Redlands and North Grand Junction stand out not only for their A+ safety grades but also for median household incomes nearly 75% above the city-wide median of $54,570, suggesting a strong correlation between economic stability and low crime in those areas.

Which Grand Junction neighborhoods have relatively higher crime?

Even the neighborhoods with the comparatively highest crime levels in Grand Junction are still graded A — meaning they remain in the top safety tier. Downtown Grand Junction (pop. ~28,218, median income $50,458) and Orchard Mesa (pop. ~15,228, median income $64,969) carry A grades rather than A+. Downtown Grand Junction is the city's most populous neighborhood and its lower median income — roughly 8% below the city-wide median — likely contributes to slightly elevated activity compared to wealthier outlying areas. That said, an A grade still indicates a low overall crime environment, and neither neighborhood approaches the risk levels seen in urban cores of larger cities.

Is Grand Junction a good place to live in 2026?

By nearly every measurable safety metric, Grand Junction is an excellent place to live. The city's overall crime grade of A- and 100% of neighborhoods rated A or A+ give it a strong foundation. Pair that with a median home value of $251,420 — relatively affordable for Colorado — and a median rent of $895/month, and the city offers genuine value. The unemployment rate sits at 6.3% and the poverty rate at 13.5%, figures that are moderate but worth monitoring, as economic pressures can influence crime trends over time. For families prioritizing safety, neighborhoods like Redlands, North Grand Junction, and Northeast Grand Junction offer A+ grades alongside median incomes well above $70,000, making them particularly compelling options.

How does population density affect crime in Grand Junction?

Grand Junction's population density of approximately 606 residents per square mile is relatively low compared to major metros, and this likely contributes to its favorable safety profile. Lower density generally correlates with fewer opportunity-based crimes like theft and robbery. The data supports this: even the densest, most active part of the city — Downtown Grand Junction, home to about 28,218 residents — still earns an A crime grade. Meanwhile, lower-density areas like Northwest Grand Junction (~2,779 residents at 606/sq mi city average) achieve A+ ratings. Across all 7 neighborhoods analyzed, not a single area dropped below an A grade, suggesting that Grand Junction's spatial layout and community structure help keep crime rates consistently low city-wide.