Denver, CO Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Denver Police Department serves the city of Denver, CO in Denver County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 66,201 violent crimes and 191,863 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 167.5 per 100k residents, which is 57.7% above the national average. Property crime averages 452.9 per 100k, 176.9% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Homicide had the lowest rate. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade DAnnual Rate167.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents66,201 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade CAnnual Rate0.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents438 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate6.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents3,725 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade FAnnual Rate14.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents6,306 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade FAnnual Rate55.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents23,253 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate452.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents191,863 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate254.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents111,595 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade FAnnual Rate132.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents54,133 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 167.5 | D | 66201 | 106.2 | +57.7% |
| Property Crime | 452.9 | F | 191863 | 163.6 | +176.9% |
| Homicide | 0.6 | C | 438 | 0.5 | +5.1% |
| Rape | 6.6 | F | 3725 | 3.5 | +86.6% |
| Robbery | 14.3 | F | 6306 | 5.8 | +146.1% |
| Aggravated Assault | 55.2 | F | 23253 | 22.3 | +147.9% |
| Larceny | 254.3 | F | 111595 | 116.4 | +118.5% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 132.8 | F | 54133 | 22.2 | +499.0% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 432 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Arab | 12 |
| Anti-Asian | 14 |
| Anti-Hindu | 1 |
| Anti-White | 23 |
| Anti-Jewish | 44 |
| Anti-Bisexual | 1 |
| Anti-Catholic | 3 |
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 72 |
| Anti-Transgender | 20 |
| Anti-Other Religion | 2 |
| Anti-Other Christian | 2 |
| Anti-Islamic (Muslim) | 4 |
| Anti-Lesbian (Female) | 14 |
| Anti-Mental Disability | 1 |
| Anti-Hispanic or Latino | 37 |
| Anti-Atheism/Agnosticism | 1 |
| Anti-Physical Disability | 4 |
| Anti-Gender Non-Conforming | 1 |
| Anti-Multiple Races, Group | 11 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 101 |
| Anti-Multiple Religions, Group | 1 |
| Anti-Other Race/Ethnicity/Ancestry | 9 |
| Anti-American Indian or Alaska Native | 1 |
| Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) | 53 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edgewater | 4 miles | F 185.6 | F 701.3 | Violent: 10.8% higher Property: 54.8% higher |
| Glendale | 4 miles | F 422.0 | F 1621.5 | Violent: 152.0% higher Property: 258.0% higher |
| Mountain View | 4 miles | F 192.3 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 14.8% higher Property: N/A |
| Lakeside | 5 miles | F 17647.1 | F 147058.8 | Violent: 10435.6% higher Property: 32366.9% higher |
| Wheat Ridge | 5 miles | B 75.9 | F 287.7 | Violent: 54.7% lower Property: 36.5% lower |