80238 Safety Report
ZIP • DENVER, COSummary
80238 has a safe overall safety rating, with safety levels typical for the 26 areas analyzed. The area has a median home value of $623K (+20.7% vs area average), median household income of $163K (+66.8% vs area average), population density of 4,399 people per square mile and occupancy rate of 97.34% (+4.3% vs area average).
Crime & Safety Analysis
Safety Overview for 80238
Based on comprehensive analysis of 5 distinct safety categories over the past year of data, 80238 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 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 #4 out of 26 zips analyzed.
231
Total Incidents
19.3
Monthly Average
#4 / 26
Safety Rank
Safe
Safety Level
Time of Day Pattern
Crime incidents in 80238 show distinct patterns throughout the day. The peak activity occurs during the evening hours, with the highest concentration at 18:00 (31 incidents). Conversely, the safest time of day is during the morning, particularly around 5:00 when incident rates drop to 0. 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 80238 reveals seasonal patterns and trends. The month with the highest incident count was 2025-04 with 27 incidents, while 2025-02 saw the lowest activity at 9 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 10% over the analyzed period. These temporal patterns can help residents understand when crime rates in CO neighborhoods like 80238 tend to fluctuate.
Top Crime Categories
The most common type of crime in 80238 is Misc | Criminal Trespassing, accounting for 28.6% of all incidents (66 cases). This is followed by Assault | Assault Causing Minor Bodily Injury at 18.2% (42 cases). The top three categories combined represent 56% of all crime in this area. 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
4,398.6
people per sq mi (average)
Ranks #24 of 26 zips
-54.6% vs area average
Occupancy Rate
97.3%
estimated units occupied
Ranks #3 of 26 zips
+4.3% vs area average
Median Home Value
$623,374.76
average estimate
Ranks #5 of 25 zips
+20.7% vs area average
Median Household Income
$163,345.51
average estimate
Ranks #1 of 26 zips
+66.8% vs area average
Age Distribution
Percentages are population-weighted averages across census tracts within this zip. Hover or tap segments for detailed rankings.