Violent Crime 2019
Mesa County Sheriff's Office
Violent Crime consists of murder, non-consensual sex offenses and aggravated assault. Victims are always individuals. One offense is counted for each victim.
Violent Crime
Violent Crime consists of Murder, Non-Consensual Sex Offenses, Aggravated Assault and Robbery.
Cases: 242
Clearance: 46%
Murder
The willful (non-negligent) killing of one human being by another.
Cases: 5
Clearance: 80%
Sex Offenses, Non-Consensual
Any sexual act directed against another person, without the consent of the victim, including instances where the victim is incapable of giving consent. Sex offenses include Rape, Sodomy, Sexual Assault with an Object, and Fondling.
Cases: 114
Clearance: 21%
Aggravated Assault
An unlawful attack by one person upon another wherein the offender uses a weapon or displays it in a threatening manner, or the victim suffers obvious severe or aggravated bodily injury involving apparent broken bones, loss of teeth, possible internal injury, severe laceration, or loss of consciousness. This also includes assault with disease (as in cases when the offender is aware that he/she is infected with a deadly disease and deliberately attempts to inflict the disease by biting, spitting, etc.).
Cases: 105
Clearance: 73%
Robbery
The taking, or attempting to take, anything of value under confrontational circumstances from the control, custody, or care of another person by force or threat of force or violence and/or putting the victim in fear or immediate harm. Please note, Robbery is the only property offense that allows victim injury data to be entered into COIBRS.
Cases: 18
Clearance: 39%