2East Colfax
East Colfax, United States: crime rate and Safety score
Safety 2 out of 10 High crime
2/10 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: 37,388 per 100,000 people (12 months to September 2026)
Residents: 10,161
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 | 2 | 19.7 | 5.5 |
| Violence | |||
| Aggravated assault | 75 | 738.1 | 331.6 |
| Other crimes against people | 91 | 895.6 | 517 |
| Mostly simple assault and intimidation. | |||
| Robbery | |||
| Robbery | 37 | 364.1 | 125.3 |
| Theft and burglary | |||
| Burglary | 84 | 826.7 | 564.9 |
| Theft | 184 | 1,810.8 | 1,758.2 |
| Theft from vehicles | 79 | 777.5 | 1,090.3 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 88 | 866.1 | 634.3 |
| Drugs | |||
| Drug and alcohol offences | 215 | 2,115.9 | 569.4 |
| Includes liquor law offences. | |||
| Damage and public order | |||
| Public disorder | 341 | 3,356 | 1,404.6 |
| Mostly criminal mischief (vandalism), threats and disturbing the peace. | |||
| Other | |||
| Arson | 2 | 19.7 | 19 |
Source: Denver Police Department, updated 28 October 2026.
Recorded crime by type (12 months to September 2026)
| Homicide | 2 |
|---|---|
| Violence | 166 |
| Robbery | 37 |
| Theft and burglary | 435 |
| Drugs | 215 |
| Damage and public order | 341 |
| Other | 2 |
Questions about crime in East Colfax
- Is East Colfax safe?
- East Colfax: Safety 2 out of 10 (High 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 East Colfax?
- East Colfax: Weighted crime: 37,388 per 100,000 people (12 months to September 2026).
- How many murders are there in East Colfax?
- Recorded homicides in East Colfax (12 months to September 2026): 2.
