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223%
Total crime NAT. AVG.
189%
Violent crime NAT. AVG.
229%
Property crime NAT. AVG.
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Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2022 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2023; this is the most current data available.
StatisticReportedincidents/100k peopleDenver/100k peopleColorado/100k peopleNational/100k people
Total crime52,881n/a (estimate)7,4983,6402,324
Murder90n/a12.86.46.3
Rape756n/a107.263.440.0
Robbery1,301n/a184.572.666.1
Assault5,398n/a765.4350.1268.2
Violent crime7,545n/a (estimate)1,070493370
Burglary5,171n/a733.2395.2269.8
Theft24,964n/a3,539.71,966.71,401.9
Vehicle theft15,201n/a2,155.4785.7282.7
Property crime45,336n/a (estimate)6,4283,1481,954

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    Crime Quick Facts

    • Denver crime rates are 223% higher than the national average
    • Violent crimes in Denver are 189% higher than the national average
    • In Denver you have a 1 in 14 chance of becoming a victim of crime
    • Denver is safer than 2% of the cities in the United States
    • Year over year crime in Denver has increased by 12%

    Denver crime map



    The Denver crime map provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Denver as reported by the local law enforcement agencies. 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. Please note that the red areas on the Denver crime map does not always indicate that it is a dangerous area for its residents. Areas on the heat map could be inflated if they are located in high traffic areas like airports, sports centers or large parks. Other areas on the heat map could see increased crime rates if they are located in major tourist areas like the downtown core.

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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 2.06 times more than the Colorado average and 3.23 times more than the national average. The number of daily violent crimes in Denver is 2.17 times more than the Colorado average and 2.89 times more than the national average. With regards to property crimes, Denver has a daily crime rate that is 2.04 times more than the Colorado average and 3.29 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 4% of Colorado cities, and 2% 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 94
        The chance of being a victim of property crime in Denver is 1 in 16
        The chance of being a victim of crime in Denver is 1 in 14
        How likely are you to become a victim of crime? In Denver, Colorado you have a 1 in 94 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 16 chance of becoming a victim. Property crimes include burglary, theft and vehicle theft. Overall, you have a 1 in 14 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 11%. Total crime has increased by 12% year over year.

        Denver police department

        Item Denver Colorado National
        Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)1,6309,049558,732
        Police officers & civilians /1000 residents2.69.63.3
        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
        Colorado11,204251266
        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 Population Violent crime/100k people Property crime/100k people Total crime/100k people
        Inverness, CO1,86369442511
        Bow Mar, CO96969442511
        Columbine Valley, CO1,49869442511
        Genesee, CO4,09994600693
        Holly Hills, CO2,815124795919
        Indian Hills, CO1,363132842974
        Cherry Hills Village, CO6,680161,0521,068
        Denver, CO715,8781,0706,4287,498

        Cities with similar population

        City Population Violent crime/100k people Property crime/100k people Total crime/100k people
        Washington, DC701,9747453,4844,229
        Seattle, WA741,2518385,7216,559
        Boston, MA689,3266191,8022,421
        El Paso, TX679,8793131,3791,692
        Detroit, MI672,3512,0284,4786,506
        Denver, CO715,8781,0706,4287,498
        Source: The Denver, CO crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2022. 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.