The Denver crime report for August 2025.

This crime report looks at whether violent, property and other crimes went up or down, homicides and homicide news, as well as crime frequency and changes in frequency in this month.

Denver crime counts for August, in comparison

Violent crimes in Denver

Violent crime in August was down in Denver from July, and down compared against August 2024, and up compared with the 2025 average of 310 violent crimes per month.

Serious assaults in Denver

Serious assault in August was down in Denver from July, and down compared against August 2024, and up compared with the 2025 average of 225 serious assaults per month.

Property crimes in Denver

Property crime in August was down in Denver from July, and down compared against August 2024, and up compared with the 2025 average of 2340 property crimes per month.

Burglaries in Denver

Burglary in August was down in Denver from July, and down compared against August 2024, and down compared with the 2025 average of 327 burglaries per month.

Notable crime ranking changes from July to August

There were 7 notable ranking changes in major crime categories when comparing the rankings from July to August. The lower the rank the worse the reported crime is in that neighborhood.

Denver homicides, August 2025

Homicide map

August homicides in Denver

There were 2 reported homicides in Denver in August.

  1. Saturday August 2, 6:18 PM, at the 2200 block of Glenarm Pl in Five Points.
  2. Friday August 22, 11:19 AM, at 4901 E Donald Ave in Goldsmith.

August 2025 homicide news in Denver

Family’s attorney calls out Denver DA for not charging suspect in killing of East High student
Published August 1
and filed under homicide
3 killed, 1 injured in metro Denver hit-and-run crashes
Published August 2
and filed under hit and run, homicide
Man arrested in fatal Denver hit-and-run on I-25 ramp, police say
Published August 5
and filed under hit and run, homicide
Man arrested after fatal road-rage motorcycle crash in south Denver
Published August 11
and filed under serious assault, homicide
Pedestrian dies two days after crash near Denver’s City Park
Published August 15
and filed under homicide
in City Park
Man arrested in fatal Denver hit-and-run on Quebec Street
Published August 17
and filed under hit and run, homicide
in Central Park
Man convicted of murder in 2023 Denver shooting gets life in prison
Published August 18
and filed under homicide
in Ruby Hill
Death of man shot in Denver 8 years ago still unsolved, police say
Published August 24
and filed under homicide
Fatal crash on I-25 in Denver caused by hit-and-run drivers, police say
Published August 25
and filed under hit and run, homicide
FBI reward increased for man wanted on suspicion of murder in Denver bar shooting
Published August 29
and filed under homicide, serious assault
in West Colfax, CBD, Gateway / Green Valley Ranch
Denver man arrested on suspicion of bar shooting that killed 2, wounded 2
Published August 30
and filed under homicide, serious assault
in West Colfax, CBD, Gateway / Green Valley Ranch

Featured: Read the August 2025 Denver-city crime report.

Compare August’s crime

Denver crime by time of day

Monthly average, 2025
August

Violent crime by hour of day, August vs. 2025's monthly average

Property crime by hour of day, August vs. 2025's monthly average

Denver crime by weekday (compare the month against the average for the year)

Monthly average, 2025
August

Violent crime by day of week, August vs. 2025's monthly average

Property crime by day of week, August vs. 2025's monthly average

City of Denver crime rankings

Note that certain neighborhoods with fewer residents and higher foot traffic (Civic Center, DIA, Auraria, CBD) may be disproportionately represented.

The worsts

The worst neighborhoods for domestic violence

Domestic violence in Denver, August 2025

  1. Montbello: 0.0 per 1,000 residents (0 incidents total)
  2. CBD: 0.0 (0)
  3. Athmar Park: 0.0 (0)
  4. Lincoln Park: 0.0 (0)
  5. Westwood: 0.0 (0)
  6. City Park: 0.0 (0)
  7. Northeast Park Hill: 0.0 (0)
  8. Hale: 0.0 (0)
  9. Baker: 0.0 (0)
  10. Mar Lee: 0.0 (0)
Domestic violence in Denver, 2025
  1. Central Park: 0.0 per 1,000 residents (0 incidents total)
  2. Cherry Creek: 0.0 (0)
  3. North Capitol Hill: 0.0 (0)
  4. Five Points: 0.0 (0)
  5. Cheesman Park: 0.0 (0)
  6. Kennedy: 0.0 (0)
  7. Globeville: 0.0 (0)
  8. Highland: 0.0 (0)
  9. Civic Center: 0.0 (0)
  10. DIA: 0.0 (0)

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