Adult Arrests
Date Updated: 08/08/2012
Adult Arrests - Larimer County 2002-2011 |
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Arrests by Agency |
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NOTE: Previous versions of this data included the entire Eighth Judicial District (Jackson and Larimer Counties). This updated version has been revised to include only Larimer County.
The data presented represent the rate or number of adults arrested, not the number/rate of offenses committed. Individuals are reported in the month and year they are arrested, rather than the date the crime was committed. Several adults can be arrested for the same offense, or one adult can be arrested on multiple offenses, in which case the arrest would be counted only once for the most serious offense.
Rates are based on the adult population in Larimer County. All Loveland Police Department (LVPD) rates and numbers from 2003 are estimates based on extrapolations from four months of data the agency submitted to the Colorado Bureau of Investigation. Categories of arrests are:
- Crimes Against Persons: Murder; Manslaughter; Forcible Rape; Robbery; Felony and Simple Assault; Other Sex Offenses; and Crimes against Family and Children
- Fraud/Property Crimes: Burglary; Larceny; Theft; Motor Vehicle Theft; Arson; Forgery and Counterfeiting; Fraud; Embezzlement, Buying/Receiving/ Possessing Stolen Property; and Vandalism
- Alcohol & Drug Offenses: DUI; Liquor Law Violations; Drunk and Disorderly; Manufacture, Sale, Possession, Distribution, and Cultivation of Illegal Drugs/Narcotics
- 'Other' crimes: Weapons Violation; Prostitution; Gambling; Vagrancy; Curfew and Loitering Violations; Runaways; and Other Violations (not including traffic)
What this chart shows: Total Adult Arrest Rate in Larimer County, 2002 - 2011
Data Source: Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI)
What this chart shows: Adult Arrest Rate by Category of Crime in Larimer County, 2002 - 2011
Data Source: Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI)
What this chart shows: Adult Alcohol and Drug Arrest Rate in Larimer County, 2002 - 20
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Data Source: Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI)
What this chart shows: Adult Narcotic Arrests in Larimer County, 2002 - 2011
Data Source: Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI)
What the above data tell us:
The rate of total adult arrests in Larimer County decreased 20.5% between 2002 and 2011. Of the four categories of crime, the 'Property/Fraud' category saw the largest decline (45%) during this time period.The number of adult narcotic arrests increased steadily between 2002 and 2004. Since 2005, the average number of narcotic arrests per year has been 794, a 26% decrease from the high of 1,073 in 2004.
Alcohol/Drug - Narcotics - Methamphetamine: A major increase in local use and distribution of methamphetamine (meth) resulted in a corresponding surge in 'Narcotics' arrests between 2002 and 2004.
Between 2002 and 2004, the total number of 'Narcotics' arrests increased nearly 61% in Larimer County. Most local law enforcement agencies reported increases in 'Narcotics' arrests during this same time, including the Larimer County Sheriff's Office (114%). Meth arrests can involve lengthy investigations and associated risks such as offenders' possession of multiple weapons in addition to meth charges. These factors necessitate an exponential increase in the use of law enforcement, pretrial detention space and court resources, as compared to other arrests. In other words, an increase in meth arrests causes a disproportionate use of criminal justice resources.
Additional Information:
- Definition of Methamphetamine (meth) - A powerful illegal stimulant that activates certain systems in the brain. This substance is closely related chemically to amphetamine, but the central nervous system effects of methamphetamine are greater. (From www.streetdrugs.org - Partners in Training and Education).
Related Information on COMPASS -
- Adult Abuse
- Adult Alcohol Use
- Alternative Sentencing Unit
- Charges Filed by the District Attorney's Office
- Child Abuse
- Domestic Violence
- Juvenile Arrests
- Larimer County Jail Population & Capacity
- Probation Supervision - Adults & Juveniles
- Public Safety
- Substance Abuse Treatment
- Youth Tobacco Use
Other Resources -
- Berthoud Police Department
- Colorado State University Police Department
- Estes Park Police Department
- Fort Collins Police Department
- Larimer County Sheriff's Office
- Loveland Police Department
Industry Standards or Targets:
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Uniform Crime Reports - National Data
Data Tables:
Number & Rate of Adult Arrests - Larimer County
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Berthoud Police Dept. |
C.S.U. Police Dept. |
Estes Park Police Dept. |
Ft. Collins Police Dept. |
Larimer County S.O. |
Loveland Police Dept. |
Adult Population |
Total Arrests Rate |
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2002 |
61 | 794 | 218 | 5,793 | 2,418 | 2,411 | 11,695 | 204,016 | 56.7 |
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2003 |
44 | 742 | 161 | 6,588 | 2,709 | 2,871 | 13,115 | 206,350 | 62.1 |
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2004 |
47 | 520 | 180 | 6,313 | 2,596 | 2,671 | 12,327 | 211,040 | 57.6 |
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2005 |
62 | 793 | 217 | 4,202 | 2,293 | 2,880 | 10,447 | 213,867 | 47.8 |
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2006 |
43 | 782 | 171 | 4,648 | 2,110 | 3,118 | 10,872 | 218,604 | 48.6 |
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2007 |
41 | 664 | 152 | 4,333 | 2,169 | 3,399 | 10,758 | 223,668 | 47.0 |
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2008 |
66 | 948 | 187 | 4,371 | 2,313 | 3,421 | 11,306 | 228,751 | 49.4 |
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2009 |
47 | 578 | 183 | 4,150 | 2,259 | 3,121 | 10,338 | 233,453 | 44.3 |
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2010 |
39 | 715 | 151 | 4,740 | 1,843 | 3,135 | 10,623 | 236,549 | 44.9 |
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2011 |
69 | 713 | 162 | 4,649 | 2,067 | 3,119 | 10,779 | 239,338 | 45.0 |
Number & Rate of Adult Arrests by Category - Larimer County
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Crimes Against Persons |
Rate of Crimes Against Persons |
Property/ Fraud Crimes |
Rate of Property/ Fraud |
Alcohol & Drug Offenses |
Rate of Alcohol/ Drug |
Other |
Rate of Other |
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2002 |
1,370 | 6.7 | 1,868 | 9.2 | 5,479 | 26.9 | 2,964 | 14.5 |
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2003 |
1,340 | 6.5 | 1,787 | 8.7 | 6,259 | 30.3 | 3,699 | 17.9 |
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2004 |
1,137 | 5.4 | 1,728 | 8.2 | 5,807 | 27.5 | 3,655 | 17.3 |
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2005 |
941 | 4.4 | 1,384 | 6.5 | 4,257 | 19.9 | 3,862 | 18.1 |
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2006 |
1,073 | 4.9 | 1,224 | 5.6 | 4,825 | 22.1 | 3,750 | 17.2 |
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2007 |
1,116 | 5.0 | 1,235 | 5.5 | 5,042 | 22.5 | 3,365 | 15.0 |
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2008 |
1,088 | 4.8 | 1,460 | 6.4 | 5,208 | 22.8 | 3,550 | 15.5 |
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2009 |
1,209 | 5.2 | 1,455 | 6.2 | 4,595 | 19.7 | 3,079 | 13.2 |
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2010 |
1,324 | 5. |
1,388 |
5.9 | 4,679 | 19.8 | 3,232 | 13.7 |
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2011 |
1,086 | 4.5 | 1,206 | 5.0 | 5,534 | 23.1 | 3,116 | 13.0 |
Number & Rate of Adult Alcohol/Drug Arrests - Larimer County
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Rate of Narcotic Drug Laws |
DUI |
Rate of DUI |
Liquor Laws |
Rate of Liquor Laws |
Disorderly Conduct |
Rate of Disorderly Conduct |
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2002 |
667 | 3.3 | 2,255 | 11.1 | 1,153 | 5.7 | 1,404 | 6.9 |
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2003 |
997 | 4.8 | 2,448 | 11.9 | 1,298 | 6.3 | 1,549 | 7.5 |
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2004 |
1,073 | 5.1 | 2,103 | 10.0 | 1,095 | 5.2 | 1,536 | 7.3 |
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2005 |
778 | 3.6 | 1,961 | 9.2 | 984 | 4.6 | 537 | 2.5 |
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2006 |
740 | 3.4 | 1,931 | 8.8 | 1,215 | 5.6 | 939 | 4.3 |
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2007 |
789 | 3.5 | 2,106 | 9.4 | 1,167 | 5.2 | 980 | 4.4 |
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2008 |
853 | 3.7 | 2,154 | 9.4 | 1,203 | 5.3 | 1,005 | 4.4 |
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2009 |
741 | 3.2 | 1,954 | 8.3 | 946 | 4.1 | 960 | 4.1 |
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2010 |
841 | 3.5 | 1,676 | 7.1 | 1,133 | 4.8 | 1,033 | 4.4 |
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2011 |
814 | 3.4 | 2,360 | 9.9 | 1,267 | 5.3 | 983 | 4.1 |
See charts - Alcohol/Drug, Narcotics Arrests