Detailed crime statistics, safety scores, and law enforcement data.
Sterling has a violent crime rate of 788 per 100,000 residents, 107% above the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 486.3 per 100,000, robbery at 36.8, rape at 257.9. The murder rate is 7.4 per 100,000 (above the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 3,404 per 100,000, 74% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 2,534, burglary at 729, vehicle theft at 140 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 6 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Sterling receives a safety grade of F.
Crime Rates: Sterling vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)