Crime & Safety in Denver, CO

Denver has a violent crime rate of 749 per 100,000 residents, 97% above the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 476.6 per 100,000, robbery at 165.3, rape at 97.8. The murder rate is 9.2 per 100,000 (above the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 3,744 per 100,000, 91% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 2,473, burglary at 544, vehicle theft at 726 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 71 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Denver receives a safety grade of F.