Baker Safety Report
NEIGHBORHOOD • DENVER, COSummary
Baker has a moderate overall safety rating, with somewhat elevated crime compared to 77 similar areas. The area has a median home value of $446K (-9.5% vs area average), median household income of $120K (+21.1% vs area average), population density of 4,147 people per square mile and occupancy rate of 87.08% (-7.1% vs area average).
Crime & Safety Analysis
Safety Overview for Baker
Based on comprehensive analysis of 5 distinct safety categories over the past year of data, Baker in Denver, CO receives a moderate overall safety rating. This means crime rates here are somewhat higher than what's typical for the city. This neighborhood was compared against 77 similar locations in the region. Each safety category below provides detailed crime statistics, temporal patterns, and comparative rankings to help you understand the specific safety profile of this neighborhood in Denver, CO.
Walking Safety
The crime density is 94.8% higher than the median for neighborhoods in the region. This area ranks #58 out of 77 neighborhoods analyzed.
248
Total Incidents
20.7
Monthly Average
#58 / 77
Safety Rank
Moderate
Safety Level
Time of Day Pattern
Crime incidents in Baker show distinct patterns throughout the day. The peak activity occurs during the morning hours, with the highest concentration at 10:00 (17 incidents). Conversely, the safest time of day is during the morning, particularly around 5:00 when incident rates drop to 3. Understanding these hourly crime patterns in Denver, CO can help residents and visitors make informed decisions about when to travel through the area.
Monthly Trend
Monthly crime data for Baker reveals seasonal patterns and trends. The month with the highest incident count was 2025-03 with 32 incidents, while 2024-11 saw the lowest activity at 13 incidents. On average, this neighborhood in Denver experiences approximately 21 incidents per month. The data shows a decreasing trend, with incident rates declining by approximately 8% over the analyzed period. These temporal patterns can help residents understand when crime rates in CO neighborhoods like Baker tend to fluctuate.
Top Crime Categories
The most common type of crime in Baker is Misc | Criminal Trespassing, accounting for 29% of all incidents (72 cases). This is followed by Assault | Assault Causing Minor Bodily Injury at 19.4% (48 cases). The top three categories combined represent 63% of all crime in this area. Understanding the specific types of crimes that occur most frequently in Denver, CO helps residents assess relevant safety concerns for their neighborhood.
Demographics & Housing
Population Density
4,147.2
people per sq mi (average)
Ranks #66 of 77 neighborhoods
-45.2% vs area average
Occupancy Rate
87.1%
estimated units occupied
Ranks #74 of 77 neighborhoods
-7.1% vs area average
Median Home Value
$445,527.11
average estimate
Ranks #41 of 77 neighborhoods
-9.5% vs area average
Median Household Income
$120,441.35
average estimate
Ranks #18 of 76 neighborhoods
+21.1% vs area average
Age Distribution
Percentages are population-weighted averages across census tracts within this neighborhood. Hover or tap segments for detailed rankings.