Crime per Capita in West Highland
The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in West Highland.
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Overall Crime Grade™
D+ |
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D- |
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Other Crime Grade |
D+ |
$7.98 million
Cost of Crime™ for West Highland, Denver, CO
In 2025, crime will cost $1,651 per household.
Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in West Highland 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 West Highland, Denver, CO Safe?
The D grade indicates that the rate of crime is higher than that of the average US neighborhood. West Highland ranks in the 17th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 17% of neighborhoods but less safe than 83%. This analysis applies only to West Highland's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby neighborhoods.
The crime rate in West Highland is 62.29 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. West Highland Residents generally consider the southwest part of the neighborhood to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in West Highland varies by area - ranging from 1 in 12 in the southeast areas to 1 in 23 in the southwest.
When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the east parts of West Highland, Denver, CO see the most incidents - about 113 per year. In contrast, the west part of the neighborhood has the fewest, with approximately 30 crimes annually.
The Cost of Crime™ in West Highland, Denver, CO
The total projected cost of crime in West Highland for 2025 is $7,978,848. This translates to approximately $860 per resident and $1,651 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.0% of the median household income in West Highland. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:- Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 54.4%
- Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 34.8%
- Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 10.7%
How Much Does Crime Cost in West Highland Compared to Other Neighborhoods?
| West Highland, Denver, CO: | $860 |
|---|---|
| Lodo, Denver, CO: | $1926 |
| Briargate, Colorado Springs, C: | $400 |
| Colorado: | $704 |
| USA: | $464 |
The Cost of Crime per resident in West Highland is $860 per year, which is $396 more than the national average and $156 more than Denver's city average. Below we compare neighborhoods similar to West Highland:
- In Lodo, Denver, CO, crime costs $1,926 per person, which is $1,065 more than in West Highland.
- In Briargate, Colorado Springs, C, crime costs $400 per person, which is $460 less than in West Highland
2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime
The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of West Highland for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.Crime |
Cost to West Highland |
Cost per West Highland Resident |
|---|---|---|
Murder |
$932,563 |
$101 |
Rape/Sexual Assault |
$638,963 |
$69 |
Robbery |
$274,219 |
$30 |
Assault |
$1.11 million |
$119 |
Kidnapping |
$264,334 |
$28 |
Vehicle Theft |
$2.15 million |
$232 |
Burglary |
$845,711 |
$91 |
Theft |
$807,210 |
$87 |
Arson |
$47,015 |
$5 |
Vandalism |
$569,145 |
$61 |
Animal Cruelty |
$9,561 |
$1 |
Drug Crimes |
$223,297 |
$24 |
Identity Theft |
$107,303 |
$12 |
Total Cost of Crime |
$7,978,848 |
$860 |
The Intangible Cost of Crime in West Highland, 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 West Highland totals $9,683,013 ($1,044 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $17,661,860 ($1,904 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 West Highland 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 have the same problem. Of West Highland’s 9,275 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 West Highland residents in a standard year.
Violent Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Assault |
4.159 |
Robbery |
0.9399 |
Rape |
1.136 |
Murder |
0.0535 |
Total Violent Crime |
6.289 (D+) |
Property Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Theft |
16.80 |
Vehicle Theft |
14.98 |
Burglary |
10.05 |
Arson |
0.2099 |
Total Property Crime |
42.05 (D-) |
Other Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Kidnapping |
0.4700 |
Drug Crimes |
3.255 |
Vandalism |
8.590 |
Identity Theft |
1.495 |
Animal Cruelty |
0.1394 |
Total "Other" Rate |
13.95 (D+) |
Individual West Highland Crime Maps & Stats
Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Neighborhoods
Compared to surrounding neighborhoods, the rate of crime in West Highland is lower. The table below shows Crime Grades for neighborhoods close to West Highland.
Nearby Neighborhood | Overall Crime Grade | Violent Crime Grade | Property Crime Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
D | C- | D- | |
D- | D+ | D- | |
D- | D | D- | |
F | D | F | |
F | D- | F | |
D- | D- | D- | |
D- | D | D- | |
D- | D | D- | |
D- | D | F | |
F | F | F |
Crime Maps and Rates for Neighborhood with Similar Populations
West Highland 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
B+ | A- | A- | |
D+ | D- | D- | |
F | F | F | |
D+ | B+ | B+ | |
D+ | D+ | D+ | |
C- | D | D | |
D+ | D+ | D+ | |
B+ | A- | A- | |
C | B | B | |
B+ | B | B |
Considering only the crime rate, West Highland 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 West Highland, Denver, CO average SchoolGrade of D+, with 29% actual proficiency versus 29% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See West Highland schools on SchoolGrade
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