Violent Crime per Capita in Denver Heights
The map below shows violent crime per 1,000 Denver Heights residents.
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D
Violent Crime Grade |
D- |
D+ |
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Other Crime Grade |
F |
$37,709
Cost of Crime™ for Denver Heights, WV
In 2025, violent crime will cost $1,008 per household.
Crime Grade's violent crime map highlights the safest areas in Denver Heights 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.
The D- grade indicates that the rate of violent crime is higher than that of the average US city. Denver Heights ranks in the 15th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 15% of cities but less safe than 85%. This analysis applies only to Denver Heights's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.
The violent crime rate in Denver Heights is 5.588 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Denver Heights residents generally consider the southeast part of the city to be the safest.Your chance of being a victim of violent crime in Denver Heights varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 145 in the west neighborhoods to 1 in 820 in the southeast.
When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the north parts of Denver Heights, WV see the most incidents - about 0 per year. In contrast, the southwest part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.
The Cost of Crime™ in Denver Heights, WV
The total projected cost of crime in Denver Heights for 2025 is $37,709. This translates to approximately $490 per resident and $1,008 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.1% of the median household income in Denver Heights. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:- Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 38.2%
- Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 49.0%
- Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.7%
How Much Does Violent Crime Cost in Denver Heights Compared to Other Cities?
| Denver Heights, WV: | $490 |
|---|---|
| Welch, WV: | $373 |
| Washington, WV: | $103 |
| West Virginia: | $218 |
| USA: | $258 |
The Cost of Crime per resident in Denver Heights is $490 per year, which is $231 more than the national average and $272 more than West Virginia's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Denver Heights:
- In Welch, WV, crime costs $373 per person, which is $117 less than in Denver Heights.
- In Washington, WV, crime costs $103 per person, which is $387 less than in Denver Heights
2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime
The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Denver Heights for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.Crime |
Cost to Denver Heights |
Cost per Denver Heights Resident |
|---|---|---|
Murder |
$23,607 |
$307 |
Rape/Sexual Assault |
$3,886 |
$50 |
Robbery |
$706 |
$9 |
Assault |
$9,511 |
$124 |
Total Cost of Violent Crime |
$37,709 |
$490 |
The Intangible Cost of Violent Crime in Denver Heights, WV
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 Denver Heights totals $177,427 ($2,304 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $215,136 ($2,794 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 Violent Crime Maps
When interpreting the Denver Heights violent crime map, keep in mind that violent 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 city has few retail establishments, which can artificially inflate violent 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 Denver Heights’s 77 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 violent crime rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 Denver Heights residents in a standard year.
Denver Heights Violent Crime Breakdown
The table below shows which violent crimes are used to calculate the Violent Crime Grade above. All violent crime rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 Denver Heights residents in a standard year.
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Assault |
4.301 |
Robbery |
0.2914 |
Rape |
0.8324 |
Murder |
0.1631 |
Total Violent Crime |
5.588 (D-) |
Individual Denver Heights Crime Maps & Stats
Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities
Compared to surrounding cities, the rate of violent crime in Denver Heights is higher. The table below shows Crime Grades for cities close to Denver Heights.
Nearby City | Overall Crime Grade | Violent Crime Grade | Property Crime Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
C | D+ | B+ | |
D | A+ | D- | |
D+ | D | D+ | |
C- | A+ | D | |
D+ | D | C+ | |
D- | F | D- | |
D+ | D | D+ | |
D+ | D | C+ | |
A | A | A- | |
A+ | A | A+ |
Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations
Denver Heights is higher versus other cities of the same size for violent crime. The table below compares crime in cities with comparable overall population in the city‘s boundaries.
Similar City | Overall Crime Grade | Violent Crime Grade | Property Crime Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
A+ | A+ | A+ | |
C- | C | C | |
F | F | F | |
A | C+ | C+ | |
F | D | D | |
C | D+ | D+ | |
A+ | A- | A- | |
D- | F | F | |
D+ | D | D | |
C+ | B | B |
Considering only the violent crime rate, Denver Heights is less safe than the West Virginia state average and less safe than the national average.
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