West Colfax Safety Report
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Summary
West 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 $565K (+14.8% vs area average), median household income of $109K (+9.6% vs area average), population density of 11,117 people per square mile and occupancy rate of 91.43% (-2.5% vs area average).
Crime & Safety Analysis
Safety Overview for West Colfax
Based on comprehensive analysis of 5 distinct safety categories over the past year of data, West 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 notably higher walking safety related crime rates than most neighborhoods in the region. This area ranks #69 out of 77 neighborhoods analyzed.
Stay alert when walking alone, particularly during late hours.
361
Total Incidents
30.1
Monthly Average
#69 / 77
Safety Rank
Use Caution
Safety Level
Data Sources
Time of Day Pattern
Crime incidents in West Colfax show distinct patterns throughout the day. The peak activity occurs during the late night hours, with the highest concentration at 0:00 (25 incidents). Conversely, the safest time of day is during the morning, particularly around 7:00 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 West Colfax reveals seasonal patterns and trends. The month with the highest incident count was 2025-08 with 42 incidents, while 2025-10 saw the lowest activity at 22 incidents. On average, this neighborhood in Denver experiences approximately 30 incidents per month. The data shows a increasing trend, with incident rates rising by approximately 7% over the analyzed period. These temporal patterns can help residents understand when crime rates in CO neighborhoods like West Colfax tend to fluctuate.
Top Crime Categories
The most common type of crime in West Colfax is Drug Offenses | Other Dangerous Drugs - Pcs, accounting for 14.1% of all incidents (51 cases). This is followed by Assault | Assault Causing Minor Bodily Injury at 14.1% (51 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
11,116.84
people per sq mi (average)
Ranks #9 of 77 neighborhoods
+47.0% vs area average
Occupancy Rate
91.4%
estimated units occupied
Ranks #65 of 77 neighborhoods
-2.5% vs area average
Median Home Value
$565,212.73
average estimate
Ranks #23 of 77 neighborhoods
+14.8% vs area average
Median Household Income
$109,013.91
average estimate
Ranks #28 of 76 neighborhoods
+9.6% vs area average
Age Distribution
Percentages are population-weighted averages across census tracts within this neighborhood. Hover or tap segments for detailed rankings.