Crime Safety Grade

C+

Denver, CO Crime Rate

Lower crime than 63% of U.S. cities

Safety varies across 197+ neighborhoods — see the safest areas below

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Is Denver Safe?

With an overall crime index of 100, Denver has a 0% lower crime rate than the national average. Your chance of becoming a victim of violent crime is 1 in 253. However, safety varies dramatically by neighborhood, with areas like Cedar Bridge earning an A+ grade while Sun Valley rates D+.

Crime Index Comparison

Denver
100
Colorado Avg
114
National Avg
100

100 = national average. Higher values indicate more crime.

Crime Index
100
At national average
Violent Crime
99
1% below average
Property Crime
113
13% above average
Safe Areas
98%
Neighborhoods rated A or B

Your chance of violent crime in Denver

1 in 253

Property crime: 1 in 221

Where Is It Safe in Denver?

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Denver Crime Breakdown

Highest Risk
Larceny / Theft · 18% above avg
Lowest Risk
Assault · 4% below avg
Crime Type Index vs National
Murder Violent 100 ▼ 0%
Assault Violent 96 ▼ 4%
Robbery Violent 100 ▼ 0%
Burglary Property 108 ▲ 8%
Larceny / Theft Property 118 ▲ 18%
Vehicle Theft Property 112 ▲ 12%

Violent vs Property Crime

Neighborhood Safety Distribution

All Denver Neighborhoods

# Neighborhood Grade Crime Index
1 Cedar Bridge A+ 29
2 McCoy Hills A+ 31
3 Bear Creek Village A+ 31
4 Front Range Mobile Community A+ 35
5 Rooney Valley A+ 7
6 Green Mountain Park A+ 8
7 Savory Farm A+ 27
8 Stapleton A+ 5
9 Country Club A+ 26
10 Lakehurst A+ 34
11 Home Farm A+ 14
12 Country Club Highlands A+ 23
13 West Gate A+ 34
14 Glennon Heights A+ 45
15 Carmody A+ 41
16 Woodglen A+ 36
17 Grange Creek A+ 31
18 Wellshire A+ 37
19 Amherst A+ 42
20 Cherry Hills Heights A+ 17
21 Notts Landing A+ 48
22 Wyndemere A+ 47
23 Skylake Ranch A+ 44
24 Holly Point A+ 37
25 Washington Park A+ 81
26 Cory-Merrill A+ 65
27 West Lochwood A+ 70
28 Belcaro / Polo Club A+ 77
29 Paramount Heights A+ 16
30 The Village at Harmony Park A+ 73
31 Quail Crossing A+ 54
32 Washington Park West A+ 94
33 Platt Park A+ 114
34 Briar Ridge A+ 71
35 Green Mountain A+ 73
36 South Park Hill A+ 58
37 The Ranch A+ 43
38 York Highlands A+ 28
39 Hilltop A 32
40 Lamplighter A 48
41 River Valley Village A 41
42 Brookshire A 50
43 Holiday Hills Village A 152
44 Creighton A 51
45 Gaiser Holly Hills A 29
46 Cherry Creek Country Club A 57
47 West Highland A 85
48 Rosedale A 104
49 Regis A 73
50 Auraria A 81
51 Denver Cascade A 75
52 University Hills A 107
53 Meadowlark A 102
54 Countryside Village A 75
55 Bear Creek Lake Park A 98
56 University A 102
57 Cherry Creek A 139
58 Kendrick Lake A 85
59 Addenbrooke / Belmar Park A 90
60 Monticello A 65
61 Holly Hills A 63
62 Indian Creek A 57
63 Alta Ridge A 105
64 Montclair A 84
65 Huron Green A 104
66 Thornton A 73
67 Parkwood A 43
68 Applewood A 118
69 Harvest Ridge A 58
70 North Hills A 48
71 Mount Carbon Park Estates A 74
72 Northborough Heights A 79
73 Bear Creek A 109
74 Riverdale Heights A 48
75 Sherwood Hills A 48
76 Sherrelwood Estates A 50
77 Congress Park A 129
78 Gateway / Green Valley Ranch A 37
79 Northfield A 55
80 University Park / Observatory Park A 104
81 Berkeley A 111
82 Harvey Park A 78
83 Montbello A 60
84 Academy Park A 97
85 Fort Logan A 98
86 Barnum West A 67
87 Hampden South A 99
88 Athmar Park A 54
89 Carol Heights A 59
90 Greenwood A 59
91 Fox Run A 91
92 Speer A 140
93 Barnum A 74
94 Hillcrest A 75
95 Morse Park A 119
96 Thraemoor A 69
97 Deza Estates A 95
98 Bear Valley A 79
99 Highland A 128
100 Victoria Heights West A 88
101 Denver International Airport A 34
102 Valley Vista A 81
103 Riverdale Park A 105
104 Southmoor Park A 138
105 Elyria / Swansea A 75
106 Cheesman Park A 164
107 Sloan's Lake A 119
108 Western Hills A 73
109 Central Platte Valley & Prospect A 149
110 Hale A 122
111 North Park Hill A 54
112 Redwood Estates A 101
113 Denver City Park A 134
114 Coronado A 96
115 Overland A 143
116 Hampden A- 107
117 Three Lakes A- 166
118 North Lawn Gardens A- 110
119 Pioneer Village A- 110
120 Mobile Gardens A- 110
121 North Federal Hills A- 110
122 Globeville A- 103
123 Baker A- 137
124 City View Heights A- 88
125 Farmington A- 107
126 Northridge Estates at Gold Run A- 88
127 Westmoorland A- 88
128 Berkeley Hills A- 88
129 Clear View A- 88
130 Perl-Mack Manor A- 118
131 Harvey Park South A- 85
132 Capitol Hill A- 172
133 Union Square A- 164
134 Lasley A- 116
135 Lambertson Lakes A- 82
136 North Lowell Heights A- 132
137 Hillsborough A- 132
138 Aloha Beach A- 132
139 Kimberly Hills A- 134
140 Virginia Village A- 108
141 Chaffee Park A- 78
142 River North (RiNo) A- 131
143 Fairview A- 111
144 Union Station / Lower Downtown A- 171
145 Lowry Field A- 108
146 Mar Lee A- 100
147 Mountain View A- 181
148 Villa Park / Vicca Park A- 137
149 Westwood A- 108
150 Sunnyside A- 124
151 Valverde A- 110
152 Windsor A- 141
153 Golden Triangle A- 191
154 Parkside A- 141
155 Hunters Chase A- 141
156 Central Business District A- 179
157 Upper Downtown A- 193
158 Thornton Valley East A- 110
159 Villages North A- 110
160 Ballpark A- 137
161 Ruby Hill A- 121
162 North Capitol Hill / Uptown A- 183
163 Civic Center A- 191
164 South Alameda B+ 140
165 Olinger Gardens B+ 151
166 College View / South Platte B+ 121
167 West Colfax B+ 139
168 Lincoln Manor B+ 142
169 East Colfax B+ 104
170 Eiber B+ 160
171 Kalcevic Heights B+ 165
172 Berkeley Gardens B+ 152
173 Sunnyside Manor B+ 160
174 Florado B+ 146
175 College Crest B+ 177
176 North Alameda B+ 151
177 Cole B+ 136
178 Washington Virginia Vale B+ 145
179 Edgewater B+ 173
180 Northeast Park Hill B 115
181 Molholm / Two Creeks B 171
182 Edgewood B 175
183 Alton Park B 122
184 Friendly Village of the Rockies B 184
185 Clayton B 147
186 Goldsmith B 167
187 Dayton Triangle B- 139
188 City Park West B- 185
189 Whittier B- 152
190 Boulevard Gardens B- 172
191 Sheridan B- 172
192 Woodland Hills B- 192
193 Curtis Park / Five Points B- 176
194 Skyland B- 128
195 Lincoln Park / La Alma C+ 184
196 Mile High Stadium D+ 190
197 Sun Valley D+ 196

Denver Crime by Zip Code

80266
A+ Index: 0
80238
A+ Index: 4
80209
A+ Index: 102
80210
A Index: 93
80228
A Index: 85
80227
A Index: 75
80206
A Index: 138
80249
A Index: 38
80234
A Index: 95
80235
A Index: 101
80237
A Index: 108
80233
A Index: 82
80212
A Index: 119
80232
A Index: 93
80222
A Index: 106
80215
A Index: 128
80220
A Index: 87
80226
A Index: 110
80218
A Index: 148
80211
A Index: 121
80230
A Index: 111
80203
A- Index: 168
80239
A- Index: 53
80229
A- Index: 88
80224
A- Index: 104
80221
A- Index: 95
80202
A- Index: 173
80290
A- Index: 189
80231
A- Index: 109
80260
A- Index: 124
80236
A- Index: 106
80219
A- Index: 96
80207
A- Index: 70
80223
A- Index: 103
80216
A- Index: 99
80247
B+ Index: 134
80214
B+ Index: 165
80293
B+ Index: 194
80299
B+ Index: 194
80265
B+ Index: 194
80257
B+ Index: 194
80294
B+ Index: 194
80246
B+ Index: 150
80204
B+ Index: 145
80264
B Index: 197
80205
B Index: 149

Denver Demographics & Cost of Living

Population
2,709,400
Median Income
$72,661
Home Value
$427,247
Median Rent
$1,397
Home Ownership
50%

Racial Demographics

White
70.1%
Black
8%
Hispanic
32.2%
Asian
4.1%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the crime rate in Denver?
Denver has an overall crime index of 100, which is at the national average of 100. Approximately 98% of neighborhoods in Denver are rated A or B for safety.
Is Denver safe to live in?
Denver has a crime safety grade of C+. Higher than average crime. Safety varies significantly by neighborhood, so it is important to research specific areas before moving.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Denver?
The safest neighborhoods in Denver based on crime data include Cedar Bridge, Bear Creek Village, Rooney Valley, Green Mountain Park, and Savory Farm. These areas have the lowest crime indices in the city.
How does Denver crime compare to the national average?
Denver's overall crime index is 100 compared to the national average of 100, meaning crime is 0% lower than the typical US city.

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