Denver, CO Crime Map

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions About Denver Crime & Safety

Is Denver safe?

Denver earns an overall crime grade of B- city-wide, but the neighborhood-level picture is notably more reassuring. Of the 197 neighborhoods analyzed, a striking 82.7% (163 neighborhoods) hold a Grade A safety rating, and an additional 15.7% (31 neighborhoods) earn a Grade B. Combined, that means 98% of Denver neighborhoods fall into the safe-to-very-safe category. Communities like Cedar Bridge (A+), Bear Creek Village (A+), and Rooney Valley (A+) consistently rank among the safest, each with median household incomes above $159,000. At the other end of the spectrum, only 2 neighborhoods (1%) carry a Grade D — Sun Valley and Mile High Stadium — and zero neighborhoods receive an F. For most residents and visitors, Denver's day-to-day safety profile is well above average for a metro area of its size.

What is the crime rate in Denver?

Denver's crime distribution across its 197 analyzed neighborhoods breaks down as follows: Grade A: 82.7%, Grade B: 15.7%, Grade C: 0.5%, Grade D: 1%, and Grade F: 0%. The city-wide safety rating is classified as Very Safe (A) at the neighborhood level, even though the aggregate city grade is B- — a distinction that reflects how a small number of higher-activity areas can influence the overall score. Only 3 neighborhoods total fall below a B grade: Lincoln Park / La Alma (C+), Sun Valley (D+), and Mile High Stadium (D+). Property crimes — particularly theft — remain the most frequently reported category citywide, while violent incidents are concentrated in those lower-graded pockets. With a poverty rate of 11.9% and unemployment at 4.3%, Denver's socioeconomic indicators are broadly consistent with its relatively stable crime profile.

What are the safest neighborhoods in Denver?

Denver's safest neighborhoods all carry an A+ grade and span a range of community sizes and income levels, which means safety isn't exclusively tied to affluence. Here's a data snapshot of the top ten:

• Green Mountain Park — A+, population 2,014, median income $181,560
• Rooney Valley — A+, population 1,859, median income $176,604
• Bear Creek Village — A+, population 1,468, median income $174,179
• Savory Farm — A+, population 349, median income $160,735
• Cedar Bridge — A+, population 676, median income $159,251
• Country Club — A+, population 3,648, median income $156,879
• Stapleton — A+, population 16,484, median income $152,388
• McCoy Hills — A+, population 1,010, median income $100,659
• Lakehurst — A+, population 921, median income $96,047
• Front Range Mobile Community — A+, population 1,681, median income $57,397

Notably, Stapleton stands out as the largest A+ neighborhood with over 16,000 residents, demonstrating that strong safety grades are achievable even at scale. Front Range Mobile Community earns its A+ with a median income of just $57,397 — well below the city median of $72,661 — showing that safety grades reflect actual crime data, not simply wealth.

Which Denver neighborhoods have higher crime levels?

Out of 197 neighborhoods, only a handful fall below a B grade. The two lowest-rated areas are Sun Valley (D+) and Mile High Stadium (D+), which together represent just 1% of analyzed neighborhoods. Lincoln Park / La Alma holds a C+, accounting for 0.5% of the total. Two additional neighborhoods — Skyland and Curtis Park / Five Points — carry a B- grade, placing them in the lower tier of the safe range but still within the broad B category that covers 15.7% of the city. It's worth noting that even the D+ areas are not ungraded or ungoverned — they reflect elevated crime activity relative to Denver's overall very-safe baseline, rather than an absolute danger rating. Residents and prospective movers should weigh these grades alongside proximity to amenities, transit, and housing costs.

Is Denver a good place to live in 2026?

By the numbers, Denver presents a compelling case. The metro population stands at 2,709,400, reflecting sustained growth. The median household income of $72,661 sits above the national median, while the median home value of $427,247 and median rent of $1,397 indicate a competitive but not extreme housing market relative to peer cities. The unemployment rate of 4.3% is near the national average, and the poverty rate of 11.9% is moderate. On safety, 98% of neighborhoods earn a combined A or B grade, and the city-wide safety classification is Very Safe. The 1,805 residents per square mile density means Denver offers urban amenities without the extreme congestion of coastal metros. Taken together — strong income levels, a predominantly safe neighborhood grid, low F-grade neighborhood count (zero), and a diverse housing stock — Denver holds up well as a place to live for families, young professionals, and retirees alike in 2026.