Denver Travel Risk — Moderate Risk (34/100)
Is Denver safe right now? Checked 16 October 2026
Denver scores 34/100 on our travel risk index (Moderate). The UK has no advice against travel; Canada says: exercise normal security precautions. The US State Department does not issue advice for United States. No GDACS or USGS hazard events within 100 km in the last 14 days. No change in government advice in the last 7 days.
Disease & health (score 20)
Crime (score 43)
September 27, 2026
Denver, United States has a current Travel Risk Calculator composite score of 34 out of 100 (moderate risk tier); the highest-rated risk category is crime at 43/100; the lowest-rated category is disease & health at 20/100; last updated September 27, 2026. For official nationwide security advisories, entry requirements, and health notices, see the United States travel risk page. Real-time conditions below include live weather, official advisory levels, GDACS disaster alerts, and current news.
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Denver currently sits at 34/100 on our composite travel-risk index, which puts it in the moderate-risk tier. Most travelers will be fine with normal precautions, but a few categories below score high enough that planning matters. The highest-rated risk category for Denver is crime (43/100), and the lowest is disease & health (20/100). This page was last updated on September 27, 2026; the baseline category scores reflect analytical indicators, layered with live conditions throughout the day. Live conditions — weather and air quality every 30 minutes, US State Department advisory every 6 hours, GDACS disaster alerts every 30 minutes, CDC health notices every 12 hours, and news every hour — are cached at the source and refreshed automatically when stale.
Driven by: security (35/100) and natural hazards (54/100).
A score of 34 is higher than 25% of the cities we score.
AI safety snapshot · refreshed Oct 16, 2026
Denver currently maintains a moderate risk level with a baseline composite score of 34 out of 100. Recent safety headlines note a major drug operation resulting in 107 arrests and the seizure of 223 pounds of narcotics. Additionally, travelers should be aware of a recent earthquake alert in the United States and a Level 1 global Dengue health notice from the CDC.
AI-summarized strictly from the live public-source data below (US State Dept advisory, GDACS, CDC, Google News). Auto-refreshed at most once per day on the first visit. Not official advice.
Live conditions last refreshed: Oct 17, 2026 03:00 UTC
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- Crime (score 43/100): Use registered taxis or ride-share apps. Keep electronics out of sight in public transit. Read recent reviews for your specific neighborhood.
- Environmental quality (score 35/100): Check air-quality forecasts. If sensitive, pack a mask and adjust outdoor activity. Hydration is critical in heat.
- Check your country's advisory. The single most authoritative live signal. Linked at the bottom of every real assessment.
Day vs Night Safety in Denver
Guidance based on our scores and official advice — not a measured score.
Daytime conditions are generally secure along major corridors and commercial districts. Keep bags zipped and avoid displaying high-value items openly.
Risk levels elevate noticeably after dark outside main central zones. Avoid walking alone through unlit parks, alleys, or quiet transit stations; favor pre-booked door-to-door transport.
Safety by Traveler Type in Denver
Guidance based on our scores and official advice — not a measured score.
No group-specific warning is triggered in Denver for solo travelers (Crime 43/100 · Transport 25/100), women traveling solo (Crime 43/100), families with children (Health 20/100 · Natural disaster 30/100), older travelers (Health 20/100 · Transport 25/100), business travelers (Digital 25/100 · Money 30/100 · Transport 25/100) and lgbtq+ travelers (Advisory 25/100 · Political 20/100): these scores sit in the low-to-moderate range, so standard precautions apply. Local laws affecting LGBTQ+ travelers and gender-specific incident rates are not captured in our scores; check your government's travel guidance.
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Score layers
Safety categories
Source: Grounded open data research & citations
Quick facts
| Hospital access | medium |
|---|---|
| Airport risk | medium |
| Road safety | medium |
| Public transport | medium |
| Tourist scam risk | medium |
| Night safety | medium |
| Last updated | September 27, 2026 |
Live conditions in Denver
Real-time data refreshed from public sources — weather and air quality from Open-Meteo, official advisory from the US State Department, disaster alerts from GDACS, health notices from the CDC, news from Google News. For an AI-synthesized briefing tailored to your specific trip, run a personalized assessment.
Official travel advisory
The US State Department does not issue advice for United States.
Disaster alerts
Active Disaster Alerts
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Green earthquake (Magnitude 5.6M, Depth:1km) in United States 15/10/2026 11:07 UTC, 9 thousand in MMI>=III. GREEN · country-wide · 2026-10-15
On 10/15/2026 11:07:01 AM, an earthquake occurred in United States potentially affecting 9 thousand in MMI>=III. The earthquake had Magnitude 5.6M, Depth:1km.
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Green flood alert in United States GREEN · country-wide · 2026-05-21
On 19/05/2026, a flood started in United States, lasting until 16/10/2026 (last update). The flood caused 29 deaths and 2292 displaced .
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Drought is on going in Mexico, United States GREEN · ~378 km away · 2026-04-30
The Drought notification level is Green.
“~N km away” = event centroid within ~500 km of this location; “country-wide” = a national/regional alert that may not be near this specific city. Source: GDACS · fetched 2026-10-17 03:00:09 UTC
Natural hazard calendar & history
5-Year Hazard Calendar (100 km Radius)
| Hazard | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wildfires | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Most wildfire events within 100 km of Denver happened in July and December (2 of 2 in five years).
Source: GDACS, USGS; five years to October 2026.
For consular advice on women's safety, LGBT+ travel, and local laws, see the United States travel advice & laws.
Check the official entry requirements for your nationality before you travel. See the United States entry requirements.
Health notices
Health Notices for this Destination
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Level 1 - Global Measles WATCH · 2025-05-28
Measles cases are rising in many countries around the world. All international travelers should be fully vaccinated against measles with the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine, according to CDC's measles vaccination recommendations for international travel. Country List : Afghan
Source: CDC Travelers’ Health · fetched 2026-10-16 18:31:06 UTC
1991–2020 climate normals
Seasonal risk & best time to visit Denver
The most weather-stable two-month window for Denver is May–June, when typical daily temperatures run from about 6°C to 28°C and monthly rain averages 66 mm.
Seasonal planning flags include hurricane season in June–November. These are climate patterns, not forecasts.
Climate normals are planning context, not a short-range forecast. Source: Open-Meteo Climate API. Refreshed Sep 7, 2026.
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Practical safety map
Safety infrastructure nearby in Denver
Denver has 10 hospitals, 10 police stations, 9 pharmacies and 4 fire stations within 7 km of the city center in the latest OpenStreetMap extract.
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Facility list (works without JavaScript)
- Hospital: Anschutz Inpatient Pavilion 2 & Emergency Department (University Hospital)
- Hospital: Children's Hospital Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora
- Hospital: Children's Hospital Colorado Emergency Department (ED)
- Hospital: HealthOne Spalding Rehabilitation Hospital
- Hospital: Kindred Hospital Aurora
- Hospital: Marion Downs Hearing Center
- Hospital: Reunion Rehabilitation Hospital Denver
- Hospital: Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center (RMR VAMC)
- Hospital: The Medical Center of Aurora-North Campus
- Hospital: University of Colorado Hospital
- Police: Aurora Police Department District 1
- Police: Campus Security & Parking
- Police: Denver 911 Center / Denver Police District 5 Station
- Police: Denver County Jail Community Corrections Work Release
- Police: Denver Police Academy
- Police: Denver Police District 2
- Police: Denver Sheriff Department County Jail Division
- Police: DPD District 5 Substation
- Police: Sally Port
- Police: University Police (Building 407)
- Pharmacy: Atrium Pharmacy
- Pharmacy: Best High Dispensary
- Pharmacy: CarePlus CVS Pharmacy
- Pharmacy: Outpatient Pharmacy
- Pharmacy: Safeway
- Pharmacy: Walgreens
- Pharmacy: Walgreens
- Pharmacy: Walgreens
- Pharmacy: Walmart Pharmacy
- Fire station: Aurora Fire Department Station 1
- Fire station: Aurora Fire Department Station 3
- Fire station: Denver Fire Department Station 26
- Fire station: DFD Station 27
Map and facility data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Locations can be incomplete or outdated; confirm before relying on them. See this destination’s numbers or browse emergency numbers by country.
Emergency numbers (United States)
| Police | 911 |
|---|---|
| Ambulance | 911 |
| Fire | 911 |
| General | 911 |
See nearby hospitals, police, pharmacies, embassies, and fire stations on the safety map.
Medical access
| Hospital access | high |
|---|---|
| Pharmacy access | high |
| Emergency response | high |
| English-speaking care | high |
| Evacuation complexity | low |
Denver features strong emergency services and robust healthcare infrastructure accessible to travelers throughout the city. Standard medical care is readily available in English, though visitors should remain mindful of altitude effects.
Common scam patterns
- 16th Street Mall Distraction Theft. Thieves use coordinated distractions in busy pedestrian zones to divert tourists' attention while accomplices snatch bags, wallets, or valuables. These incidents heavily target visitors who are looking around or distracted by the surroundings. Tip: Stay alert to your surroundings in crowded tourist areas and keep your valuables securely zipped and close to your body.
- Fake QR code parking scams. Fraudulent QR codes placed on parking meters and signs trick unsuspecting tourists into paying scam websites instead of official municipal parking fees. Visitors input their credit card information, compromising their financial security. Tip: Always pay for parking using official parking meters or recognized municipal apps rather than scanning arbitrary QR codes.
- Unlicensed cannabis sellers. Unlicensed vendors target tourists looking to experience the local cannabis scene by selling unregulated products outside legal channels. These unregulated sales carry financial risks and potential health hazards from untested substances. Tip: Only purchase cannabis from state-licensed dispensaries that verify legal identification.
Area notes
- Downtown/LoDo. Business and entertainment district with good daytime police presence and popularity among tourists, though it requires caution after midnight when crowds thin out.
- Capitol Hill. Vibrant arts and nightlife district that is generally safe during the day but can be unpredictable and requires extra alertness late at night.
- Cherry Creek. Widely recognized as one of the best and safest places for tourists to explore within Denver.
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| When | Score change | Tier | Reason / source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 27, 2026 | 45 → 34 | moderate | Data update scoring v2 |
| Sep 27, 2026 | 29 → 45 | moderate | Method change (scoring v2) scoring v2 |
| Jul 27, 2026 | 0 → 0 | unknown | Data update Grounded open data research & citations |
| May 15, 2026 | — → 26 | moderate | Data update Editorial baseline 2026-05-14 (round 2: Numbeo + WHO + State Dept + GPI + EPI references) |
Every editorial change to Denver's composite score is logged here, with the source and reason for the change. Live data overlays (weather, advisories, disaster alerts, news) refresh continuously on their own cadences and are not recorded as score changes — see the Live conditions section above for current overlay state.
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Transparency & Sources
We document the baseline sources, coverage scope, and data inputs for this destination below.
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Sources used
- SimpleMaps World Cities (CC BY 4.0): Coordinates, region, population for Denver
- Travel Risk Calculator score (method v2): Security, crime and scams, health, natural hazards and current alerts for Denver, from US, UK and Canadian advisories, INFORM, World Bank, UCDP, CDC, GDACS, USGS and OpenStreetMap
- Editorial baseline (Travel Risk Calculator): City-level threat scoring across 9 categories (crime, health, advisory, political, disaster, transport, environmental, digital security, money safety)
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Baseline scope
- Category scores represent an analytical baseline, updated from official feeds and public records.
Coverage notes
- Transport-hub safety notes (airport, train stations).
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