New study reveals crime rates in 50 major US cities.

For years crime has saturated news headlines and instilled paranoia in people across the globe. Still people are continuously falling victim to violent crimes and theft. No matter how much awareness is brought to the potential of crime, it is somewhat inevitable. Still, crimes happen more commonly in some areas than others.

It’s hard to pinpoint what makes one city more susceptible to crime than others. Whether it’s due to government policies or population composition, some cities are simply more dangerous than others. Regardless of where your city ranks in safety, it’s good to know the prevalence so that you never become a part of the statistic.

CheckVideo, a security solutions business, recently released research determining the crime prevalence for 50 major US cities. Using FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Data, the company pinpointed residents’ chances of being a victim of burglary, arson, robbery, theft, assault, and kidnapping based on locations such as homes, commercial or office buildings, storage facilities, schools, and more.

Across all measures, Denver appears relatively average. Good news is, there’s no crime with unusually high prevalence in comparison to the nation here. Bad news is, safety isn’t top notch in Denver - it’s mediocre.

Odds of being a victim of burglary in Denver are about 1 in 99. In the US, this stat ranges from 1 in 17 in Atlanta, Georgia, to 1 in 943 in Washington, DC. Burglary is prevalent in Denver - approximately 0.8 burglaries occur each hour - but it is fairly rare, allowing residents to rest easy.
Similar studies have resulted in comparable findings. An analysis of the 50 US states revealed that the overall state’s safety is similar to Denver’s. Based on road safety, natural disasters, and home safety, Colorado falls in the 20 to 30 range out of the 50 states.

However, many experts argue that a city’s or state’s safety is somewhat unimportant in odds of dangerous situations. When selecting a home, the neighborhood has a much higher impact on crime rates. Crime is typically centralized in certain communities, meaning that a dangerous neighborhood in the safest city could be more problematic than anywhere in the most dangerous city.

The best neighborhoods in Denver have been said to be Cherry Creek, Washington Park, and Golden Triangle, to name a few. However, this is a subjective list and there are countless great options in our city. This particular list was curated not only on low crime rates but also average incomes, unemployment rates, home prices, and proximity of things to do.

Doing a little research before moving in to a new home can make all the difference. Look up the history of crime in a given community and the security measures officials have taken to counteract these crimes. If you get the chance to interact with any potential neighbors, ask them about the community’s vibe.

On top of this, once you move, it’s important to take your safety into your own hands. Spend some extra time and money to make security upgrades, it’s always better to be safe than sorry.