Crime & Safety in Denver, CO

Detailed crime statistics, safety scores, and law enforcement data.

Denver has a violent crime rate of 999 per 100,000 residents, 163% above the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 715.3 per 100,000, robbery at 176.3, rape at 97.8. The murder rate is 9.8 per 100,000 (above the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 4,781 per 100,000, 144% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 2,834, burglary at 708, vehicle theft at 1,221 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 71 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Denver receives a safety grade of F.

Crime Rates: Denver vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent999.3/100K
163% above US avg
Murder9.8/100K
56% above US avg
Rape97.8/100K
Robbery176.3/100K
Assault715.3/100K

Property Crime

Total Property4,781.1/100K
144% above US avg
Burglary707.9/100K
Theft2,833.8/100K
Vehicle Theft1,221.0/100K
Arson18.4/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)71

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
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