Pueblo crime trends downward during COVID-19 pandemic

By Dan Beedie

April 6, 2020 2:12 PM

Published April 6, 2020 11:26 AM

PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) -- Pueblo Police believe the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent stay-at-home order has led to a decrease in overall crime across the Steel City.

According to crime statistics provided by Pueblo Police, there have been 1,469 reported crimes in 2020 from January 1st to March 31st. Those numbers are down 4% compared to this time in 2019, and more than 10% lower than 2018's numbers.

The largest drop off is in the burglary category. There have been 66 fewer burglaries so far in 2020 than during the same time span in 2018.

However, Pueblo Police say they have seen more instances of speeding since the stay-at-home order was implemented in March.

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