80231 Safety Report
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Summary
80231 has a very safe overall safety rating, safer than most of the 26 comparable areas. The area has a median home value of $410K (-20.5% vs area average), median household income of $76K (-22.9% vs area average), population density of 7,833 people per square mile and occupancy rate of 89.25% (-4.4% vs area average).
Crime & Safety Analysis
Safety Overview for 80231
Based on comprehensive analysis of 5 distinct safety categories over the past year of data, 80231 in Denver, CO receives a very safe overall safety rating. This means crime rates here are notably lower than what's typical for the city. This zip was compared against 26 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 zip in Denver, CO.
Walking Safety
This area has lower walking safety related crime rates than most zips in the region. This area ranks #5 out of 26 zips analyzed.
226
Total Incidents
18.8
Monthly Average
#5 / 26
Safety Rank
Very Safe
Safety Level
Data Sources
Time of Day Pattern
Crime incidents in 80231 show distinct patterns throughout the day. The peak activity occurs during the late night hours, with the highest concentration at 22:00 (21 incidents). Conversely, the safest time of day is during the late night, particularly around 3:00 when incident rates drop to 4. 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 80231 reveals seasonal patterns and trends. The month with the highest incident count was 2025-08 with 27 incidents, while 2025-02 saw the lowest activity at 12 incidents. On average, this zip in Denver experiences approximately 19 incidents per month. The data shows a increasing trend, with incident rates rising by approximately 15% over the analyzed period. These temporal patterns can help residents understand when crime rates in CO neighborhoods like 80231 tend to fluctuate.
Top Crime Categories
The most common type of crime in 80231 is Assault | Assault Causing Minor Bodily Injury, accounting for 19.5% of all incidents (44 cases). This is followed by Misc | Criminal Trespassing at 12.4% (28 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
7,833.3
people per sq mi (average)
Ranks #11 of 26 zips
-19.2% vs area average
Occupancy Rate
89.3%
estimated units occupied
Ranks #24 of 26 zips
-4.4% vs area average
Median Home Value
$410,460.45
average estimate
Ranks #21 of 25 zips
-20.5% vs area average
Median Household Income
$75,507.77
average estimate
Ranks #23 of 26 zips
-22.9% vs area average
Age Distribution
Percentages are population-weighted averages across census tracts within this zip. Hover or tap segments for detailed rankings.