80236 Safety Report
ZIP • DENVER, COSummary
80236 has a very safe overall safety rating, safer than most of the 26 comparable areas. The area has a median home value of $348K (-32.7% vs area average), median household income of $93K (-5.5% vs area average), population density of 4,571 people per square mile and occupancy rate of 95.88% (+2.7% vs area average).
Crime & Safety Analysis
Safety Overview for 80236
Based on comprehensive analysis of 5 distinct safety categories over the past year of data, 80236 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 walking safety related crime rates typical for zips in the region. This area ranks #7 out of 26 zips analyzed.
160
Total Incidents
13.3
Monthly Average
#7 / 26
Safety Rank
Safe
Safety Level
Time of Day Pattern
Crime incidents in 80236 show distinct patterns throughout the day. The peak activity occurs during the evening hours, with the highest concentration at 17:00 (16 incidents). Conversely, the safest time of day is during the morning, particularly around 6:00 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 80236 reveals seasonal patterns and trends. The month with the highest incident count was 2025-09 with 18 incidents, while 2024-11 saw the lowest activity at 9 incidents. On average, this zip in Denver experiences approximately 13 incidents per month. The data shows a increasing trend, with incident rates rising by approximately 29% over the analyzed period. These temporal patterns can help residents understand when crime rates in CO neighborhoods like 80236 tend to fluctuate.
Top Crime Categories
The most common type of crime in 80236 is Assault | Assault Causing Minor Bodily Injury, accounting for 19.4% of all incidents (31 cases). This is followed by Assault | Threatening To Imminently Injure With A Weapon at 13.1% (21 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
4,570.84
people per sq mi (average)
Ranks #23 of 26 zips
-52.9% vs area average
Occupancy Rate
95.9%
estimated units occupied
Ranks #8 of 26 zips
+2.7% vs area average
Median Home Value
$347,801.48
average estimate
Ranks #23 of 25 zips
-32.7% vs area average
Median Household Income
$92,510.07
average estimate
Ranks #16 of 26 zips
-5.5% vs area average
Age Distribution
Percentages are population-weighted averages across census tracts within this zip. Hover or tap segments for detailed rankings.