3West Colfax
West Colfax, United States: crime rate and Safety score
Safety 3 out of 10 Above average crime
3/10 in Denver · 1/10 in the world
Compared with 76 places in Denver (10 = lowest crime). 2 places were left out of the comparison (incomplete figures or very few residents).
Weighted crime: 32,374 per 100,000 people (12 months to September 2026)
Residents: 11,324
How accurate: in 2026-09, 96% of the 76 neighbourhoods compared scored within 1 of their 2025-09 score.
Crime by type, as recorded by Denver Police Department (12 months to September 2026)
| Type | Count | Per 100,000 a year | All places this source covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homicide | |||
| Murder | 3 | 26.5 | 5.5 |
| Violence | |||
| Aggravated assault | 60 | 529.8 | 331.6 |
| Other crimes against people | 76 | 671.1 | 517 |
| Mostly simple assault and intimidation. | |||
| Robbery | |||
| Robbery | 25 | 220.8 | 125.3 |
| Theft and burglary | |||
| Burglary | 120 | 1,059.7 | 564.9 |
| Theft | 274 | 2,419.6 | 1,758.2 |
| Theft from vehicles | 147 | 1,298.1 | 1,090.3 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 120 | 1,059.7 | 634.3 |
| Drugs | |||
| Drug and alcohol offences | 124 | 1,095 | 569.4 |
| Includes liquor law offences. | |||
| Damage and public order | |||
| Public disorder | 231 | 2,039.9 | 1,404.6 |
| Mostly criminal mischief (vandalism), threats and disturbing the peace. | |||
| Other | |||
| Arson | 5 | 44.2 | 19 |
Source: Denver Police Department, updated 28 October 2026.
Recorded crime by type (12 months to September 2026)
| Homicide | 3 |
|---|---|
| Violence | 136 |
| Robbery | 25 |
| Theft and burglary | 661 |
| Drugs | 124 |
| Damage and public order | 231 |
| Other | 5 |
Questions about crime in West Colfax
- Is West Colfax safe?
- West Colfax: Safety 3 out of 10 (Above average crime). Compared with 76 places in Denver (10 = lowest crime). 2 places were left out of the comparison (incomplete figures or very few residents).
- What is the crime rate in West Colfax?
- West Colfax: Weighted crime: 32,374 per 100,000 people (12 months to September 2026).
- How many murders are there in West Colfax?
- Recorded homicides in West Colfax (12 months to September 2026): 3.
