East Colfax Safety Report
NEIGHBORHOOD • DENVER, COSummary
East Colfax has a use caution overall safety rating, with notably higher crime than most of the 77 areas analyzed. The area has a median home value of $337K (-31.6% vs area average), median household income of $69K (-30.7% vs area average), population density of 9,616 people per square mile and occupancy rate of 92.54% (-1.3% vs area average).
Crime & Safety Analysis
Safety Overview for East Colfax
Based on comprehensive analysis of 5 distinct safety categories over the past year of data, East Colfax in Denver, CO receives a use caution overall safety rating. This means crime rates here are notably higher than most comparable areas. 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
This area has significantly elevated walking safety related crime rates compared to other neighborhoods in the region. This area ranks #71 out of 77 neighborhoods analyzed.
Consider traveling in groups and staying aware of your surroundings, especially at night.
712
Total Incidents
59.3
Monthly Average
#71 / 77
Safety Rank
High Risk
Safety Level
Time of Day Pattern
Crime incidents in East Colfax show distinct patterns throughout the day. The peak activity occurs during the late night hours, with the highest concentration at 21:00 (58 incidents). Conversely, the safest time of day is during the morning, particularly around 6:00 when incident rates drop to 9. 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 East Colfax reveals seasonal patterns and trends. The month with the highest incident count was 2025-08 with 71 incidents, while 2025-10 saw the lowest activity at 46 incidents. On average, this neighborhood in Denver experiences approximately 59 incidents per month. These temporal patterns can help residents understand when crime rates in CO neighborhoods like East Colfax tend to fluctuate.
Top Crime Categories
The most common type of crime in East Colfax is Misc | Criminal Trespassing, accounting for 15.6% of all incidents (111 cases). This is followed by Disorderly Conduct | Engaging In Prostitution at 14.9% (106 cases). 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
9,615.72
people per sq mi (average)
Ranks #14 of 77 neighborhoods
+27.2% vs area average
Occupancy Rate
92.5%
estimated units occupied
Ranks #58 of 77 neighborhoods
-1.3% vs area average
Median Home Value
$336,695.74
average estimate
Ranks #61 of 77 neighborhoods
-31.6% vs area average
Median Household Income
$68,896.24
average estimate
Ranks #63 of 76 neighborhoods
-30.7% vs area average
Age Distribution
Percentages are population-weighted averages across census tracts within this neighborhood. Hover or tap segments for detailed rankings.