Top ten safest neighborhoods in Denver

Over the past week or so, we've listed the ten most dangerous Denver neighborhoods, as well as the ten neighborhoods where you're most likely to get your car stolen or be an aggravated-assault victim, based on Denver Police Department data from 2009 to 2013 as compiled by Fox31. Now for...

By Michael Roberts

May 8, 2014

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Over the past week or so, we've listed the ten most dangerous Denver neighborhoods, as well as the ten neighborhoods where you're most likely to get your car stolen or be an aggravated-assault victim, based on Denver Police Department data from 2009 to 2013 as compiled by Fox31.

Now for some better news: the ten safest neighborhoods in Denver, based on those with the fewest crimes during that period. Look below to count down the top ten, complete with interactive graphics (if you have problems seeing the image, click "View Larger Map" ) and the total number of crimes for each location.

Number 10: Cory-Merrill

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Total crimes from 2009 to 2013: 1,035

Number 9: Hilltop

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Total crimes from 2009 to 2013: 1,031

Number 8: Skyland
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Total crimes from 2009 to 2013: 974

Number 7: Kennedy

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Total crimes from 2009 to 2013: 931

Number 6: South Park Hill
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Total crimes from 2009 to 2013: 862

Continue to keep counting down the safest neighborhoods in Denver.

Number 5: Rosedale

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Total crimes from 2009 to 2013: 809

Number 4: Belcaro
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Total crimes from 2009 to 2013: 799

Number 3: Country Club

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Total crimes from 2009 to 2013: 728

Number 2: Indian Creek
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Total crimes from 2009 to 2013: 365

Number 1: Wellshire

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Total crimes from 2009 to 2013: 310

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Michael Roberts began his career with Westword in 1990 as music editor. In 1999, he took on a new role, full-time media reporter, as author of a column called The Message. In 2008, he became the lead writer for Westword's news blog, The Latest Word, a position he held until January 2023. Michael continues to freelance for Westword, covering everything from business to sports and the media; he also contributes to Jazziz, a national music magazine. He holds a bachelor's degree from what is now Colorado Mesa University and master's degrees from the University of California, Los Angeles, and Northwestern University.

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