Crime per Capita in Mar Lee
The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in Mar Lee.
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D+
Overall Crime Grade™
D+ |
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D+ |
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Other Crime Grade |
C- |
$9.62 million
Cost of Crime™ for Mar Lee, Denver, CO
In 2025, crime will cost $2,520 per household.
Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Mar Lee 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 Mar Lee, Denver, CO Safe?
The D+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is higher than that of the average US neighborhood. Mar Lee ranks in the 29th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 29% of neighborhoods but less safe than 71%. This analysis applies only to Mar Lee's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby neighborhoods.
The crime rate in Mar Lee is 49.63 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Mar Lee Residents generally consider the east part of the neighborhood to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Mar Lee varies by area - ranging from 1 in 14 in the northwest areas to 1 in 25 in the east.
When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northeast parts of Mar Lee, Denver, CO see the most incidents - about 116 per year. In contrast, the southwest part of the neighborhood has the fewest, with approximately 33 crimes annually.
The Cost of Crime™ in Mar Lee, Denver, CO
The total projected cost of crime in Mar Lee for 2025 is $9,615,929. This translates to approximately $815 per resident and $2,520 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 2.8% of the median household income in Mar Lee. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:- Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 50.3%
- Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 39.0%
- Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 10.7%
How Much Does Crime Cost in Mar Lee Compared to Other Neighborhoods?
| Mar Lee, Denver, CO: | $815 |
|---|---|
| Lodo, Denver, CO: | $1926 |
| Briargate, Colorado Springs, C: | $400 |
| Colorado: | $704 |
| USA: | $464 |
The Cost of Crime per resident in Mar Lee is $815 per year, which is $351 more than the national average and $111 more than Denver's city average. Below we compare neighborhoods similar to Mar Lee:
- In Lodo, Denver, CO, crime costs $1,926 per person, which is $1,111 more than in Mar Lee.
- In Briargate, Colorado Springs, C, crime costs $400 per person, which is $415 less than in Mar Lee
2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime
The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Mar Lee for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.Crime |
Cost to Mar Lee |
Cost per Mar Lee Resident |
|---|---|---|
Murder |
$1.60 million |
$135 |
Rape/Sexual Assault |
$810,761 |
$69 |
Robbery |
$281,832 |
$24 |
Assault |
$1.47 million |
$125 |
Kidnapping |
$329,845 |
$28 |
Vehicle Theft |
$3.06 million |
$260 |
Burglary |
$365,597 |
$31 |
Theft |
$668,998 |
$57 |
Arson |
$32,690 |
$3 |
Vandalism |
$678,297 |
$58 |
Animal Cruelty |
$7,517 |
$1 |
Drug Crimes |
$218,492 |
$19 |
Identity Theft |
$87,464 |
$7 |
Total Cost of Crime |
$9,615,929 |
$815 |
The Intangible Cost of Crime in Mar Lee, 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 Mar Lee totals $14,986,198 ($1,270 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $24,602,127 ($2,086 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 Mar Lee 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 central 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 have the same problem. Of Mar Lee’s 11,796 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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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 Mar Lee residents in a standard year.
Violent Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Assault |
4.351 |
Robbery |
0.7596 |
Rape |
1.134 |
Murder |
0.0720 |
Total Violent Crime |
6.316 (D+) |
Property Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Theft |
10.95 |
Vehicle Theft |
16.78 |
Burglary |
3.417 |
Arson |
0.1148 |
Total Property Crime |
31.26 (D+) |
Other Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Kidnapping |
0.4612 |
Drug Crimes |
2.504 |
Vandalism |
8.049 |
Identity Theft |
0.9580 |
Animal Cruelty |
0.0861 |
Total "Other" Rate |
12.06 (C-) |
Individual Mar Lee Crime Maps & Stats
Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Neighborhoods
Compared to surrounding neighborhoods, the rate of crime in Mar Lee is lower. The table below shows Crime Grades for neighborhoods close to Mar Lee.
Nearby Neighborhood | Overall Crime Grade | Violent Crime Grade | Property Crime Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
D+ | D+ | D | |
D | D | D | |
D | D- | D | |
D- | D- | D- | |
D | C- | D- | |
F | D- | F | |
D- | D- | D- | |
F | F | F | |
D | D | D- | |
D | D+ | D |
Crime Maps and Rates for Neighborhood with Similar Populations
Mar Lee 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+ | A+ | A+ | |
C- | D+ | D+ | |
D | D | D | |
D- | D | D | |
A | A | A | |
D | D- | D- | |
D+ | D+ | D+ | |
D | F | F | |
A | A | A | |
A+ | A+ | A+ |
Considering only the crime rate, Mar Lee is as safe as 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 Mar Lee, Denver, CO average SchoolGrade of F, with 16% actual proficiency versus 20% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See Mar Lee schools on SchoolGrade
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