CRIME in Denver, Colorado? PART 2

Описание: CRIME in Denver, Colorado? PART 2

Do you feel there is a lot of crime in the Denver area? We hit the streets to ask Denver locals how they feel about crime in Denver, Colorado.

Courtney Murphy
Realty ONE Group Platinum Elite
720-476-0370
[email protected].

Crime in Denver, Colorado:

In Denver, Colorado, the crime rate is relatively high compared to other cities in the United States. The city has a crime rate of 74 per one thousand residents, making it one of the highest in America across communities of all sizes. The chance of becoming a victim of either violent or property crime in Denver is one in 13. When compared to other communities of similar population size, Denver still fares poorly, with very high rates of both violent and property crimes.

Violent Crime: Denver has one of the highest violent crime rates in the nation. Violent offenses tracked include rape, murder, armed robbery, and aggravated assault. The chance of becoming a victim of these crimes in Denver is one in 95. The city also experiences a high murder rate compared to other cities and towns across different population sizes.

Property Crime: A significant portion of the crime in Denver is property-related. Property crimes tracked include burglary, larceny over fifty dollars, motor vehicle theft, and arson. The chance of becoming a victim of a property crime in Denver is one in 16, with a particularly high rate of motor vehicle theft – one in 47 residents are at risk of having their car stolen.

Recent Crime Statistics (2024 vs. 2023):

Reported violent crime is up by 11.6%.
Property crime has decreased by 26.3%.
Domestic violence cases have increased by 59.0%.
Sex assault cases have decreased by 25.2%.
Serious assaults are up by 21.2%.
Robberies have increased by 9.6%.
Burglaries are down by 25.6%.
Car thefts have decreased by 30.2%.

2024 Crime Rates:

Violent Crime Rate: 7.0 per 1,000 residents
Property Crime Rate: 40.3 per 1,000
Domestic Violence Rate: 2.9 per 1,000
Sex Assault Rate: 0.7 per 1,000
Serious Assault Rate: 4.7 per 1,000
Robbery Rate: 1.6 per 1,000
Burglary Rate: 4.8 per 1,000
Car Theft Rate: 12.0 per 1,000

2023 Crime Rates:

Violent Crime Rate: 7.4 per 1,000 residents
Property Crime Rate: 52,6 per 1,000
Domestic Violence Rate: 2,6 per 1,000
Sex Assault Rate: 0,9 per 1,000
Serious Assault Rate:4,8 per 1,000
Robbery Rate:1,6 per 1,000
Burglary Rate:6,3 per 1,000
Car Theft Rate:15,9 per 1,000