Highland Safety Report
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Summary
Highland has a moderate overall safety rating, with somewhat elevated crime compared to 77 similar areas. The area has a median home value of $568K (+15.4% vs area average), median household income of $129K (+29.2% vs area average), population density of 10,361 people per square mile and occupancy rate of 93.48% (-0.3% vs area average).
Crime & Safety Analysis
Safety Overview for Highland
Based on comprehensive analysis of 5 distinct safety categories over the past year of data, Highland 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
This area has walking safety related crime rates typical for neighborhoods in the region. This area ranks #49 out of 77 neighborhoods analyzed.
153
Total Incidents
12.8
Monthly Average
#49 / 77
Safety Rank
Safe
Safety Level
Data Sources
Time of Day Pattern
Crime incidents in Highland show distinct patterns throughout the day. The peak activity occurs during the morning hours, with the highest concentration at 10:00 (14 incidents). Conversely, the safest time of day is during the morning, particularly around 5:00 when incident rates drop to 0. 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 Highland reveals seasonal patterns and trends. The month with the highest incident count was 2025-08 with 22 incidents, while 2024-12 saw the lowest activity at 4 incidents. On average, this neighborhood in Denver experiences approximately 13 incidents per month. The data shows a increasing trend, with incident rates rising by approximately 64% over the analyzed period. These temporal patterns can help residents understand when crime rates in CO neighborhoods like Highland tend to fluctuate.
Top Crime Categories
The most common type of crime in Highland is Assault | Assault Causing Minor Bodily Injury, accounting for 28.8% of all incidents (44 cases). This is followed by Misc | Criminal Trespassing at 12.4% (19 cases). The top three categories combined represent 54% 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
10,361.27
people per sq mi (average)
Ranks #13 of 77 neighborhoods
+37.0% vs area average
Occupancy Rate
93.5%
estimated units occupied
Ranks #48 of 77 neighborhoods
-0.3% vs area average
Median Home Value
$568,162.5
average estimate
Ranks #22 of 77 neighborhoods
+15.4% vs area average
Median Household Income
$128,571.84
average estimate
Ranks #13 of 76 neighborhoods
+29.2% vs area average
Age Distribution
Percentages are population-weighted averages across census tracts within this neighborhood. Hover or tap segments for detailed rankings.