Westwood Safety Report
NEIGHBORHOOD • DENVER, COSummary
Westwood has a safe overall safety rating, with safety levels typical for the 77 areas analyzed. The area has a median home value of $243K (-50.7% vs area average), median household income of $50K (-49.2% vs area average), population density of 10,918 people per square mile and occupancy rate of 96.67% (+3.1% vs area average).
Crime & Safety Analysis
Safety Overview for Westwood
Based on comprehensive analysis of 5 distinct safety categories over the past year of data, Westwood in Denver, CO receives a safe overall safety rating. This means crime rates here are in line with 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 somewhat higher walking safety related crime rates than average for neighborhoods in the region. This area ranks #64 out of 77 neighborhoods analyzed.
347
Total Incidents
28.9
Monthly Average
#64 / 77
Safety Rank
Moderate
Safety Level
Time of Day Pattern
Crime incidents in Westwood show distinct patterns throughout the day. The peak activity occurs during the late night hours, with the highest concentration at 22:00 (25 incidents). Conversely, the safest time of day is during the morning, particularly around 5:00 when incident rates drop to 2. 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 Westwood reveals seasonal patterns and trends. The month with the highest incident count was 2025-03 with 43 incidents, while 2025-01 saw the lowest activity at 14 incidents. On average, this neighborhood in Denver experiences approximately 29 incidents per month. The data shows a increasing trend, with incident rates rising by approximately 9% over the analyzed period. These temporal patterns can help residents understand when crime rates in CO neighborhoods like Westwood tend to fluctuate.
Top Crime Categories
The most common type of crime in Westwood is Misc | Unlawful Discharge Of A Weapon, accounting for 26.5% of all incidents (92 cases). This is followed by Assault | Assault Causing Minor Bodily Injury at 12.1% (42 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
10,917.85
people per sq mi (average)
Ranks #10 of 77 neighborhoods
+44.4% vs area average
Occupancy Rate
96.7%
estimated units occupied
Ranks #16 of 77 neighborhoods
+3.1% vs area average
Median Home Value
$242,596.42
average estimate
Ranks #77 of 77 neighborhoods
-50.7% vs area average
Median Household Income
$50,490.2
average estimate
Ranks #73 of 76 neighborhoods
-49.2% vs area average
Age Distribution
Percentages are population-weighted averages across census tracts within this neighborhood. Hover or tap segments for detailed rankings.