Neighborhoods in Denver are plagued with high rates of violent and property crimes.
Neighborhoods in Denver to avoid especially as a tourist. (Photo: Hotels.com Philippines)
Neighborhoods In Denver To Watch Out For
Neighborhoods in Denver are locations that offer a robust economy, great food, world-class nightlife, and safe places to live. However, some neighborhoods in Denver have high crime rates and should be avoided.
One of the worst neighborhoods in Denver is Capitol Hill which has a high crime rate, with property crime being the most common. Capitol Hill in Denver is also not recommended for tourists.
City Park is also a dangerous neighborhood in Denver as despite it being a scenic neighborhood and home to the Denver Museum of Nature and Science, it has a high crime rate, particularly property crime. Stapleton is also a neighborhood in Denver that has a higher violent crime rate compared to others in Denver. Property crime is still the most common, but residents generally feel safe.
According to a published article by Property Club NYC, another neighborhood in Denver is Central West Denver which is one of the largest in Denver and has a high crime rate, mainly property crimes like theft and burglaries. Auraria, another small neighborhood in Denver near the Central Business District, has a high crime rate mainly occurring after dark, with petty theft being a major concern.
The Denver Crime Map
In a published article by Denver Westword, the Denver Crime Map provides information about offenses in all 78 official city neighborhoods plus Union Station. The crime density helps provide a better comparison between neighborhoods.
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