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Denver, Colorado: crime rate and local statistics
According to the FBI, Denver had 8.8 reported violent crimes per 1,000 residents in 2025, about 2.1 times the Colorado rate (4.2). Its median household earns $94,718 and the median home value is $616,000. Population: about 718,877 (Census, 2020-2024). Denver is the capital of Colorado.
Last updated . Crime: FBI 2025. Income and housing: Census ACS 2020-2024. Road work: October 11, 2026.
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What is the crime rate in Denver?
Denver police recorded 6,421 violent crimes in 2025, or 8.8 for every 1,000 residents. For comparison, that is about 2.1 times the Colorado rate (4.2) and about 2.7 times the national rate (3.3). 42 of the violent crimes were murders or non-negligent manslaughter. Property crime came to 30,087 offenses (41.0 per 1,000; Colorado: 21.4). Car thefts stand out: 7.6 per 1,000, about 3.8 times the national rate. Violent crimes fell 7% between 2021 and 2025 (6,933 to 6,421).
| Offense (2025) | Denver count | Per 1,000 | Colorado per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 6,421 | 8.8 | 4.2 | 3.3 |
| Murder | 42 | 0.06 | 0.04 | 0.04 |
| Rape | 690 | 0.94 | 0.57 | 0.36 |
| Robbery | 1,015 | 1.4 | 0.47 | 0.49 |
| Aggravated assault | 4,674 | 6.4 | 3.1 | 2.4 |
| Property crime | 30,087 | 41.0 | 21.4 | 15.3 |
| Burglary | 4,278 | 5.8 | 2.7 | 1.9 |
| Larceny-theft | 20,263 | 27.6 | 15.7 | 11.4 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 5,546 | 7.6 | 3.0 | 2.0 |
How has crime in Denver changed since 2021?
| Year | Violent crimes | Property crimes | Murders |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 6,933 | 42,864 | 100 |
| 2022 | 7,587 | 45,391 | 90 |
| 2023 | 7,315 | 41,034 | 87 |
| 2024 | 7,204 | 34,398 | 71 |
| 2025 | 6,421 | 30,087 | 42 |
Most crime never reaches the police, so these are reported crimes, a floor rather than the full count. In 2024 about half of violent crimes (48%) and about 3 in 10 property crimes (31%) were reported to police (U.S. Justice Department, National Crime Victimization Survey). Rates also depend on how completely each agency reports to the FBI. City figures are the Denver Police Department's own reports.
How does Denver compare with Colorado?
The median household income in Denver is $94,718, close to the Colorado median ($95,470). Owner-occupied homes have a median value of $616,000, and half of renters pay more than $1,831 a month. About 718,877 people live on 153 square miles of land, roughly 4,696 per square mile. The city lies in Denver County.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | Denver | Colorado | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 718,877 | 5,862,189 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $94,718 | $95,470 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $616,000 | $539,400 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $1,831 | $1,761 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 4.9% | 4.6% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 11.2% | 9.4% | 12.5% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 56.5% | 45.7% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 48.8% | 66.2% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 35.3 | 37.7 | 38.9 |
What environmental sites and hazards are in Denver?
EPA lists 2 active Superfund sites (final or proposed) in Denver: Vasquez Boulevard And I-70 and Denver Radium Site. 1 other site has finished cleanup and been taken off the list. A listing means EPA is managing a long-term cleanup; it does not by itself mean anyone is exposed today.
Denver has 8 dams classed as high hazard in the National Inventory of Dams. 2 are rated Poor or Unsatisfactory in condition, 6 Satisfactory or Fair. The two tallest are Westerly Creek (51 ft) and Skeel (40 ft). “High hazard” describes what lies downstream (people would probably die if the dam failed), not how likely the dam is to fail.
On FEMA's National Risk Index, Denver County has an overall natural-hazard risk rating of “Relatively High”. Of the seven hazards on our map, FEMA rates these highest: tornadoes (Relatively High) and river flooding (Relatively High). The index compares counties with each other and also weighs how vulnerable and resilient a community is, so it is a long-run estimate, not a forecast.
Is there road construction in Denver?
On October 11, 2026 the state transportation feed listed 30 highway work zones in Denver city limits (3 active that day). Listed roads include US 40, CO 35/Quebec Street and I-25. 7 are on interstates. The map's construction layer is refreshed every morning.
See today's work zones on the map →
How many schools, nursing homes and parks are in or near Denver?
Federal school lists place 200 public and 41 private schools within Denver. 24 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes are in the city. Within about 15 miles: 4 state parks or recreation areas: Barr Lake State Park, Chatfield State Park, Cherry Creek State Park and Roxborough State Park.
Gun shops, liquor stores and Planned Parenthood in Denver
Gun shops
4 gun shops with a public storefront are on the map inside the Denver city limits, plus 3 more licensed dealers without a public storefront (not shown). On the ATF list: Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World 034 (Denver), Big 5 Sporting Goods #377 (Denver), Dickensheet & Assoc INC (Denver) and Eaton Metal Products Company (Denver).
Liquor stores
179 liquor stores are on the map inside the Denver city limits: 44th Avenue Liquor (Denver), ABC Liquor (Denver), Aces High Spirits (Denver), Aladdin Liquors (Denver), Alameda Liquor Mart (Denver), All In One Liquor (Denver), All-V Liquors (Denver), Amendment Xxi (Denver) and 171 more.
Planned Parenthood
2 Planned Parenthood health centers are on the map inside the Denver city limits: Planned Parenthood (Denver Central) (Denver) and Planned Parenthood Park Hill Health Center (Denver).
See them on the map: gun shops · liquor stores · Planned Parenthood →
Sources: ATF licensee list (Sept 2026); state liquor licence lists, OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps (non-official); HHS Title X directory and CMS NPPES.
Common questions
What is the crime rate in Denver?
In 2025, Denver had 8.8 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (6,421 reported), about 2.1 times the Colorado rate (4.2). The property-crime rate was 41.0 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in Denver?
$94,718 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024), compared with $95,470 for Colorado.
How much do homes cost in Denver?
The median value of owner-occupied homes is $616,000 (Census ACS 2020-2024), against $539,400 statewide.
What natural hazards affect Denver?
On FEMA's National Risk Index, Denver County has an overall natural-hazard risk rating of “Relatively High”. Of the seven hazards on our map, FEMA rates these highest: tornadoes (Relatively High) and river flooding (Relatively High).
Nearby cities
Aurora, CO (9 mi) · Commerce City, CO (10 mi) · Thornton, CO (11 mi) · Centennial, CO (12 mi) · Westminster, CO (13 mi) · Lakewood, CO (13 mi)
More: Colorado statewide numbers · county page: Denver County · Sex-offender registry search (NSOPW)
Where do these numbers come from?
- Crime: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting, agency counts 2021-2025 (Return A); state and national rates: FBI estimated crimes.
- Income, housing, education: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year, table B19013 (median household income) and related tables, for the Census place Denver city.
- Land area: Census 2024 Gazetteer. Hazards: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (December 2025), county scores (county level).
- Superfund: U.S. EPA, Superfund site boundaries and NPL status (October 2026). Dams: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, National Inventory of Dams (public map service, October 2026).
- Work zones: State departments of transportation, via the U.S. DOT Work Zone Data Exchange (WZDx) and state 511 feeds; refreshed every morning (snapshot October 11, 2026).
- Schools: National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE public school locations 2024-25; budgets: U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances, fiscal year 2024; National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE Private School geocodes (Private School Survey 2023-24). Nursing homes: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Nursing Home Provider Information and Penalties (September 2026).
- Parks: USGS Protected Areas Database of the U.S. (PAD-US 4.1); state park agencies' open data (CA, NY, PA, TN, TX, FL, NJ, KY, HI, UT, MT and others); OpenStreetMap contributors for some hours, phones, fees and camping; U.S. National Park Service: unit boundaries (Land Resources Division), Acreage Report (Sept 30, 2026), park pages on nps.gov (hours, fees), Visitor Use Statistics (2025).
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