Denver neighborhood

Crime in West Colfax

Safety grade, crime map and the latest reported incidents for the West Colfax neighborhood of Denver, CO.

1,340Reported incidents

11,543Residents

$35,921Median income

B+West Colfax grade

At a glance

West Colfax crime breakdown

Counts of reported incidents inside the neighborhood boundary.

244

Violent incidents

1,096

Property incidents

Theft

Most common offense

Map

West Colfax crime map

Reported crime density across and around West Colfax.

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Composition

Reported offenses in West Colfax

Theft560

Vandalism169

Assault143

Drug Offense127

Burglary119

Other113

Weapons41

Shooting28

Latest reports

Recent incidents in West Colfax

Drug Offense
1300 BLOCK N NEWTON ST, Denver, CO
Drug Synth Narcotic Sell
Apr 1, 2026
Theft
1400 BLK N VRAIN ST, Denver, CO
Theft Other
Apr 1, 2026
Other
1500 BLOCK N IRVING ST, Denver, CO
Police False Information
Apr 1, 2026
Other
1490 N PERRY ST, Denver, CO
Criminal Trespassing
Apr 1, 2026
Drug Offense
1400 BLK N KING ST, Denver, CO
Drug Poss Paraphernalia
Mar 31, 2026
Theft
1200 BLK N PERRY ST, Denver, CO
Theft From Bldg
Mar 31, 2026
Other
1198 N SHERIDAN BLVD, Denver, CO
Public Fighting
Mar 31, 2026
Vandalism
1555 N XAVIER ST, Denver, CO
Criminal Mischief Mtr Veh
Mar 30, 2026
Theft
4057 W COLFAX AVE, Denver, CO
Theft Other
Mar 30, 2026
Vandalism
4057 W COLFAX AVE, Denver, CO
Criminal Mischief Mtr Veh
Mar 30, 2026

Nearby

Neighborhoods near West Colfax

B+Olinger Gardens2,480 residents B+College View / South Platte4,900 residents B+Lincoln Manor213 residents B+East Colfax12,363 residents

FAQ

West Colfax safety: common questions

Is West Colfax a safe neighborhood in Denver?

West Colfax has a crime safety grade of B+, making it one of the safer areas of Denver. Our analysis counted 1,340 reported incidents in West Colfax, including 244 violent and 1,096 property offenses.

What is the most common crime in West Colfax?

The most frequently reported offense in West Colfax is Theft.