Grand Junction, CO Crime Map

Grand Junction's Safety Profile: A City That Earns Its Grades

With a population of 134,074 and an overall crime grade of A-, Grand Junction stands out as one of Colorado's safer mid-sized cities. Across all seven analyzed neighborhoods, every single area earned an A-range grade — meaning 100% of Grand Junction's neighborhoods fall into the safest tier, and not one scored a B, C, D, or F. That kind of uniformity is rare, and it tells a meaningful story about how safety is distributed throughout the city rather than concentrated in a few select pockets.

Where Grand Junction Shines — and Where Caution Still Applies

The safest neighborhoods in the city are Redlands (A+, median income $95,507), North Grand Junction (A+, median income $93,557), and Northwest Grand Junction (A+, median income $88,308). Southeast Grand Junction (A+, $71,617) and Northeast Grand Junction (A+, $72,999) round out the top tier. A clear pattern emerges: neighborhoods with higher median household incomes consistently earn A+ ratings. On the relatively higher-crime end — though still solidly within the A range — Downtown Grand Junction (A, median income $50,458) and Orchard Mesa (A, median income $64,969) see somewhat more criminal activity than their counterparts. This is not unusual; downtown cores in most American cities carry more foot traffic, commercial density, and the associated uptick in opportunistic crime.

Crime Grade Distribution Across All Neighborhoods

The grade distribution in Grand Junction is straightforward: 100% of the city's seven analyzed neighborhoods earned an A grade, with five of those reaching A+. Zero neighborhoods scored in the B, C, D, or F range. For context, the city's median household income sits at $54,570, its median home value is $251,420, and the median rent is $895 — figures that reflect a working-class to middle-income city that has nonetheless managed to maintain a broadly safe environment. The 6.3% unemployment rate and 13.5% poverty rate are worth noting as contributing social factors, yet they have not translated into widespread high-crime areas.

Property Crime vs. Violent Crime in Grand Junction

Like most Western Slope cities, Grand Junction's crime profile skews more heavily toward property crime than violent crime. Theft, vehicle break-ins, and burglary tend to concentrate in higher-traffic areas like Downtown Grand Junction, where retail activity and transient foot traffic create more opportunity. Violent crime — including assault and domestic incidents — is monitored closely by the Grand Junction Police Department and remains comparatively low across all neighborhoods. The A- overall grade reflects this balance: property crime keeps the city from a perfect score, but violent crime rates are low enough that residents across every neighborhood can feel a meaningful degree of personal safety.

How the Interactive Crime Map Serves Grand Junction Residents

Grand Junction's interactive crime map is a practical tool, not just a data display. Home buyers comparing Redlands against Orchard Mesa can see at a glance how safety grades and income levels align with listing prices in a market where the median home value is $251,420. Renters weighing Downtown Grand Junction's walkability against its slightly higher crime activity relative to outer neighborhoods can make that trade-off with real data in hand. Commuters traveling through North Grand Junction or Northeast Grand Junction can identify which corridors see more incident reports and adjust their routines accordingly. The map also helps long-term residents track whether their neighborhood's grade is holding steady or shifting over time — an early-warning system that complements community engagement and neighborhood watch efforts already active in the area.