Whittier Safety Report
NEIGHBORHOOD • DENVER, COSummary
Whittier has a safe overall safety rating, with safety levels typical for the 77 areas analyzed. The area has a median home value of $480K (-2.6% vs area average), median household income of $112K (+12.2% vs area average), population density of 8,835 people per square mile and occupancy rate of 90.96% (-3.0% vs area average).
Crime & Safety Analysis
Safety Overview for Whittier
Based on comprehensive analysis of 5 distinct safety categories over the past year of data, Whittier 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 walking safety related crime rates typical for neighborhoods in the region. This area ranks #56 out of 77 neighborhoods analyzed.
90
Total Incidents
7.5
Monthly Average
#56 / 77
Safety Rank
Safe
Safety Level
Time of Day Pattern
Crime incidents in Whittier show distinct patterns throughout the day. The peak activity occurs during the evening hours, with the highest concentration at 17:00 (11 incidents). Conversely, the safest time of day is during the morning, particularly around 5:00 when incident rates drop to 1. 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 Whittier reveals seasonal patterns and trends. The month with the highest incident count was 2024-12 with 12 incidents, while 2025-02 saw the lowest activity at 4 incidents. On average, this neighborhood in Denver experiences approximately 8 incidents per month. The data shows a increasing trend, with incident rates rising by approximately 31% over the analyzed period. These temporal patterns can help residents understand when crime rates in CO neighborhoods like Whittier tend to fluctuate.
Top Crime Categories
The most common type of crime in Whittier is Assault | Assault Causing Minor Bodily Injury, accounting for 21.1% of all incidents (19 cases). This is followed by Assault | Assault Causing Serious Bodily Injury at 12.2% (11 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
8,835
people per sq mi (average)
Ranks #19 of 77 neighborhoods
+16.8% vs area average
Occupancy Rate
91.0%
estimated units occupied
Ranks #67 of 77 neighborhoods
-3.0% vs area average
Median Home Value
$479,700
average estimate
Ranks #38 of 77 neighborhoods
-2.6% vs area average
Median Household Income
$111,635
average estimate
Ranks #26 of 76 neighborhoods
+12.2% vs area average
Age Distribution
Percentages are population-weighted averages across census tracts within this neighborhood. Hover or tap segments for detailed rankings.