The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Golden Triangle, Denver, CO: Crime Maps and Statistics

Crime per Capita in Golden Triangle

The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in Golden Triangle.

 

Golden Triangle, Denver, CO Map of Crime Rates
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D-

Overall Crime Grade™

F
D
Other Crime Grade
D-

$11.0 million

Cost of Crime™ for Golden Triangle, Denver, CO

In 2025, crime will cost $1,603 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Golden Triangle in green, the most dangerous in red, and moderately safe areas in yellow. Crime rates on the map are weighted based on both the type and severity of the crime. For more information on how to interpret our crime maps, see the Interpreting the Crime Maps section below.

Is Golden Triangle, Denver, CO Safe?

The D- grade indicates that the rate of crime is much higher than that of the average US neighborhood. Golden Triangle ranks in the 9th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 9% of neighborhoods but less safe than 91%. This analysis applies only to Golden Triangle's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby neighborhoods.

The crime rate in Golden Triangle is 74.50 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Golden Triangle Residents generally consider the south part of the neighborhood to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Golden Triangle varies by area - ranging from 1 in 10 in the east areas to 1 in 15 in the south.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northwest parts of Golden Triangle, Denver, CO see the most incidents - about 395 per year. In contrast, the northeast part of the neighborhood has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Golden Triangle, Denver, CO

The total projected cost of crime in Golden Triangle for 2025 is $11,048,998. This translates to approximately $1,112 per resident and $1,603 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.8% of the median household income in Golden Triangle. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 54.4%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 34.5%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.0%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Golden Triangle Compared to Other Neighborhoods?

Golden Triangle, Denver, CO: $1112
Lodo, Denver, CO: $1926
Briargate, Colorado Springs, C: $400
Colorado: $704
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Golden Triangle is $1,112 per year, which is $648 more than the national average and $408 more than Denver's city average. Below we compare neighborhoods similar to Golden Triangle:
  • In Lodo, Denver, CO, crime costs $1,926 per person, which is $813 more than in Golden Triangle.
  • In Briargate, Colorado Springs, C, crime costs $400 per person, which is $712 less than in Golden Triangle

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Golden Triangle for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Golden Triangle
Cost per Golden Triangle Resident
Murder
$202,011
$20
Rape/Sexual Assault
$593,864
$60
Robbery
$214,416
$22
Assault
$5.46 million
$550
Kidnapping
$285,451
$29
Vehicle Theft
$1.51 million
$152
Burglary
$353,562
$36
Theft
$1.06 million
$106
Arson
$16,790
$2
Vandalism
$995,731
$100
Animal Cruelty
$9,514
$1
Drug Crimes
$230,632
$23
Identity Theft
$121,245
$12
Total Cost of Crime
$11,048,998
$1,112

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Golden Triangle, Denver, CO

CrimeGrade primarily focuses on tangible costs, but the true impact of crime extends beyond economic. Pain and suffering for victims and their families are difficult to quantify, but research-based methodologies help estimate these effects. Using these methodologies, we calculate that the intangible cost of crime in Golden Triangle totals $5,713,688 ($575 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $16,762,686 ($1,687 per resident). All Cost of Crime facts are based on scholarly research done on the cost of crime. Read more about our methodology here.

Interpreting the Crime Maps

When interpreting the Golden Triangle crime map, keep in mind that crime rates are measured per resident. Areas with high visitor traffic, such as shopping districts, may appear to have higher crime rates simply because more crimes occur where people gather - even if few residents live there. For example, the southeast part of the neighborhood has more retail establishments, which can artificially inflate crime rates in that area. Red areas on the map do not necessarily mean a neighborhood is unsafe for residents.

More issues arise with places like airports, parks, and schools. Major airports always look like high-crime locations due to the large number of people and the low population nearby. Parks and designated recreational areas, of which Golden Triangle has 13, have the same problem. Of Golden Triangle’s 9,934 residents, few live near recreational areas. Because many people visit, crime rates may appear higher even for safe parks. Crime occurs where people gather, whether they live there or not. Before assuming an area is unsafe, consider both per-capita crime rates and total crime counts, as well as the types of destinations nearby.

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Golden Triangle Crime Breakdown

The tables below show which crimes are used to calculate the Crime Grades above. All crime rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 Golden Triangle residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
19.15
Robbery
0.6862
Rape
0.9859
Murder
0.0108
Total Violent Crime
20.83 (F)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
20.53
Vehicle Theft
9.800
Burglary
3.924
Arson
0.0700
Total Property Crime
34.32 (D)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.4739
Drug Crimes
3.139
Vandalism
14.03
Identity Theft
1.577
Animal Cruelty
0.1295
Total "Other" Rate
19.35 (D-)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Neighborhoods

Compared to surrounding neighborhoods, the rate of crime in Golden Triangle is lower. The table below shows Crime Grades for neighborhoods close to Golden Triangle.

Nearby Neighborhood
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
F
F
F
F
F
D-
F
D-
F
F
F
F
D-
D-
D-
D
D+
D
F
F
D-
D-
F
D
F
F
F
D-
D-
D

Crime Maps and Rates for Neighborhood with Similar Populations

Golden Triangle is higher versus other neighborhoods of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in neighborhoods with comparable overall population in the neighborhood‘s boundaries.

Similar Neighborhood
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
A-
B-
B-
B+
B
B
A+
A
A
C
D
D
F
F
F
C
C
C
A+
A+
A+
A+
A+
A+
C+
B-
B-
B+
B
B

Considering only the crime rate, Golden Triangle is less safe than the Colorado state average and less safe than the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Golden Triangle, Denver, CO average SchoolGrade of D-, with 22% actual proficiency versus 22% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Golden Triangle schools on SchoolGrade

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