Is Denver Safe for Women?

Safety rating

Moderate
3.3 /5

Women living in Denver consider the safety level to be moderate, with an overall safety rating of 3.3 out of 5.

Crime rating

Low
2.3 /5

Women living in Denver consider the crime rate to be relatively low, with an overall crime rating of 2.3 out of 5.

Violence rating

13.9%

On average 13.9% percentage of women in United States have experienced physical and/or sexual violence from an intimate partner at some time in their life, according to OECD Data.

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Crime & Safety Statistics

Based on 15 experiences

Safety rating:

3.3/5Moderate

Safety walking alone after dark:

2.5/5Moderate

Safety using public transport:

2.9/5Moderate

Crime rate:

2.3/5Low

Worries of being sexually harassed:

2.5/5A bit worried

Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped:

1.9/5A bit worried

Worries of being physically attacked:

1.8/5A bit worried

Worries of home broken and things stolen:

1.6/5A bit worried

Worries of being mugged or robbed:

1.7/5A bit worried

Worries of being kidnapped or murdered:

1.7/5A bit worried

How safe is Denver?

Denver is safe as long as you use common sense. Don’t walk alone at night. Be aware of your surroundings. There are certain areas to avoid and homelessness is a big problem, but overall, I feel safe living here!

Posted: August 5, 2025
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Recent stabbings have made me more scared about walking late at night. Overall it’s not too bad but people will definitely harass you and follow you sometimes. There’s a large homeless population so there’s needles everywhere.

Posted: February 12, 2025
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I worry more about my property being taken for vandalized. Although, there have been recent physical attacks on strangers. I would recommend being aware of surroundings when alone or even with others. There are certain neighborhoods to avoid and fun places that aren’t downtown. Downtown has homeless and drug addicts, it’s worse than imagined.

Posted: January 29, 2025
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Some areas of Denver are very nice and safe. Some are dangerous and unsafe. It's important to know where to go in the city. Otherwise, Denver is a really cool City filled with lots of artistic attractions.

Posted: January 15, 2025
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May

May

Certain parts of the city are safe (as most places). My worry for being assaulted stems from average worry as a woman and is not based specifically on Denver — I would say the same in almost every city. But for the most part I feel safe walking home from work or walking around by myself. It’s only natural for us to be cautious anywhere we go.

Posted: January 5, 2025
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Is Denver worth visiting?

Solo travel

I mainly went to Arapaho National Forest to summit my first 14er! It was definitely a risk so for anyone looking to summit a 14er, I highly recommend later in the summer as the weather won't be as volatile. Otherwise, Denver as a city was a blast if you love beer and nature! Fun breweries are all throughout the city, as well as since pretty neat coffee shops!

Posted: December 1, 2024Experienced: June, 2024
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Safety in United States

Frequently asked questions

Is Denver safe?

Women living in Denver consider the safety level to be moderate, with an overall safety rating of 3.3 out of 5.

Is Denver safe to walk alone at night?

Women living in Denver consider walking alone at night to be moderately safe, with an overall safety rating of 2.5 out of 5.

Is public transport safe in Denver?

Women living in Denver consider public transport to be moderately safe, with an overall safety rating of 2.9 out of 5.

What is the crime rate in Denver?

Women living in Denver consider the crime rate to be relatively low, with an overall crime rating of 2.3 out of 5.

What is the risk of being sexually harassed in Denver?

Women living in Denver consider the risk of being sexually harassed to be moderate, with an overall risk rating of 2.5 out of 5.

What is the risk of being sexually assaulted or raped in Denver?

Women living in Denver consider the risk of being sexually assaulted or raped to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 1.9 out of 5.

What is the risk of being physically attacked in Denver?

Women living in Denver consider the risk of being physically attacked to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 1.8 out of 5.

What is the risk of burglary in Denver?

Women living in Denver consider the risk of burglary to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 1.6 out of 5.

What is the risk of being mugged or robbed in Denver?

Women living in Denver consider the risk of being mugged or robbed to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 1.7 out of 5.

What is the risk of being kidnapped or murdered in Denver?

Women living in Denver consider the risk of being kidnapped or murdered to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 1.7 out of 5.