Denver, CO Crime Rates & Map

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Total crime 135%

Violent crime 121%

Property crime 137%

Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2020 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2021; this is the most current data available.

Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Denver_{/100k people}	Colorado_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	40,623	n/a (estimate)	5,507	3,257	2,346
Murder	97	n/a	13.1	5.1	6.5
Rape	670	n/a	90.8	62.9	38.4
Robbery	1,218	n/a	165.1	68.3	73.9
Assault	4,344	n/a	588.8	286.9	279.7
Violent crime	6,329	n/a (estimate)	858	423	388
Burglary	5,223	n/a	708.0	400.3	314.2
Theft	20,662	n/a	2,800.8	1,909.3	1,398.0
Vehicle theft	8,409	n/a	1,139.9	524.3	246.0
Property crime	34,294	n/a (estimate)	4,649	2,834	1,958

Key findings

Denver crime rates are 135% higher than the national average
Violent crimes in Denver are 121% higher than the national average
In Denver you have a 1 in 19 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Denver is safer than 3% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Denver has increased by 23%

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The Denver crime map provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Denver as reported by the local law enforcement agency. Based on the color coded legend above, the crime map outlines the areas with lower crime compared to the areas with higher crime. The Denver crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level.

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Daily Crime In Denver (per 100,000 people)

The graph above illustrates the number of daily crimes in Denver, CO per 100,000 people. In Denver, the total number of daily crimes is 1.69 times more than the Colorado average and 2.35 times more than the national average. The number of daily violent crimes in Denver is 2.03 times more than the Colorado average and 2.21 times more than the national average. With regards to property crimes, Denver has a daily crime rate that is 1.64 times more than the Colorado average and 2.37 times more than the national average.

How Safe is Denver (higher is better)

What are the odds that you'll be safer in Denver, Colorado compared to other areas of Colorado, as well as the rest of America? When it comes down to it, is Denver safe? In the graphs above, it shows that Denver is safer than 3% of Colorado cities, and 3% compared to all other cities across America. These statistics are calculated by taking a closer look at each city's crime rate in Colorado, as well as the rest of the US. It is then determined which cities see less crime than Denver. At this time, Denver sees a below average rate of crime in comparison to other United States cities.

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Denver

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Denver is 1 in 117

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Denver is 1 in 22

The chance of being a victim of crime in Denver is 1 in 19

How likely are you to become a victim of crime? In Denver, Colorado you have a 1 in 117 chance of becoming a victim of violent crime. Violent crimes include murder, rape, robbery and assault. With regards to property crime, you have a 1 in 22 chance of becoming a victim. Property crimes include burglary, theft and vehicle theft. Overall, you have a 1 in 19 chance of becoming a victim of crime in Denver.

Year Over Year Crime In Denver (per 100,000 people)

The year over year crime rate per 100,000 people for Denver is an accurate tool for tracking the rise and fall of crime, and in determining if living in Denver has become safer or more dangerous. The year over year data displayed in the graph shows that violent crimes have increased by 15% in Denver, while property crimes in Denver have increased by 24%. Total crime has increased by 23% year over year.

Denver police department

Item	Denver	Colorado	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	1,630	9,049	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	2.6	9.6	3.3

There are a total of 1,630 Denver police officers. This results in 2.6 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 72.9% less than the Colorado average and 20.2% less than the National average.

Sex offenders in Colorado

State	Total offenders	Colorado_/100K	National_/100K
Colorado	11,204	251	266

There are a total of 11,204 sex offenders in Colorado. This yields a total of 251 sex offenders in Colorado per 100,000 residents which is 6% less than the national average.

Nearby Cities With Low Crime Rates

City, State	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Inverness, CO	1,189	59	398	457
Genesee, CO	3,625	81	540	620
Holly Hills, CO	2,684	107	716	823
Indian Hills, CO	1,335	113	758	871
Meridian, CO	3,327	135	902	1,037
Bow Mar, CO	1,047	0	1,043	1,043
Superior, CO	12,928	161	1,080	1,241
Denver, CO	663,303	858	4,649	5,507

Cities with similar population

City, State	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Washington, DC	659,009	958	3,431	4,389
Boston, MA	658,279	624	1,866	2,491
Boston, MA	658,279	607	1,759	2,366
Seattle, WA	668,849	626	4,873	5,499
Memphis, TN	655,857	2,352	5,561	7,913
Denver, CO	663,303	858	4,649	5,507

Source: The Denver, CO crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2020. The crime report encompasses more than 18,000 city and state law enforcement agencies reporting data on property and violent crimes. The uniform crime reports program represents approximately 309 million American residents, which results in 98% coverage of metropolitan statistical areas.