United States · Colorado · Updated September 1, 2026

Denver Travel Risk — Moderate Risk (29/100)

By Travel Risk Calculator Editorial Team · Updated September 1, 2026 · Live data refreshed on cadence (weather every 30 min · advisory every 6 h)

Is Denver safe to visit?

Moderate risk. Mostly safe. There are a few specific situations to watch for in Denver — read the breakdown below.

Best for
Disease & health (score 20)

Watch out for
Crime (score 43)

Last updated
September 1, 2026

Data confidence
65%

Denver, United States has a current Travel Risk Calculator composite score of 29 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 1, 2026. This page is a baseline travel safety overview for Denver, United States, covering crime, health, government travel advisory, political stability, natural disasters, transport, environmental quality, digital security, and money safety. Real-time conditions — including today's weather, official US State Department advisory, GDACS disaster alerts, CDC health notices, and recent news headlines — are shown in the Live conditions section below and refreshed multiple times per day.

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How safe is Denver to visit in 2026?

Denver currently sits at 29/100 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 1, 2026; the baseline category scores are editorial estimates, 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.

Composite: 29/100 Tier: Moderate Top risk: Crime (43) Lowest risk: Disease & health (20) Updated: September 1, 2026

AI safety snapshot · refreshed Aug 26, 2026

Denver currently sits at a moderate safety level, with a baseline risk score of 29 out of 100. While there are no local disaster alerts, travelers should be aware of nationwide flight delays due to severe weather and a new airport rule banning certain devices in luggage, and remain mindful of the CDC’s Level 1 global dengue advisory.

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: Sep 1, 2026 00:49 UTC

What should I do now?

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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.
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Safety by traveler type in Denver

Computed from the category scores on this page plus general best practice — not personalized advice. For guidance tuned to your exact dates, transport, and profile, run a personalized assessment.

Solo travelers

Crime 43/100 · Transport 25/100

Crime risk is moderate. Solo travelers should keep valuables out of sight, prefer well-lit routes after dark, and use registered taxis or ride-share.

Women traveling solo

Crime 43/100

General crime risk is moderate. Favor reputable accommodation, pre-book airport transfers, and keep to busier streets at night. We don't hold gender-specific incident data for Denver, so also check the live official advisory above and local women-traveler communities.

Families with children

Health 20/100 · Natural disaster 30/100

Health/disaster risk is moderate. Check required vaccinations, note the nearest hospital on arrival, and review any seasonal hazard for your dates.

Senior travelers

Health 20/100 · Transport 25/100

Health/transport risk is moderate. Confirm travel-medical cover, pace transfers, and keep medication and a medical summary in your carry-on.

Business travelers

Digital security 25/100 · Money 30/100 · Transport 25/100

Digital/money risk is moderate. Use a VPN on public Wi-Fi, prefer contactless or one dedicated card, and keep a backup payment method separate.

LGBTQ+ travelers

Advisory 25/100 · Political 20/100

Local laws and social attitudes toward LGBTQ+ travelers vary widely by country and are not captured in our category scores. The official advisory/political indicators are moderate. Review your government's LGBTQ+ travel guidance and the advisory shown above before booking.

Baseline scores

Source: AI-enriched 2026-07-27 (Ollama-grounded + Jina full text, cited; pending editorial verification) · Confidence: 65

Crime

43

Disease & Health

20

Government Advisory

25

Political/Civil Unrest

20

Natural Disasters

30

Transport

25

Environmental

35

Quick facts

Hospital access	medium
Airport risk	medium
Road safety	medium
Public transport	medium
Tourist scam risk	medium
Night safety	medium
Last updated	September 1, 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

No current US State Department advisory entry matched United States in the latest feed. Check the official advisory directory before travel.

Disaster alerts

Active Disaster Alerts

Green notification for tropical cyclone FIVE-26. Population affected by Category 1 (120 km/h) wind speeds or higher is 0 (0 in Tropical Storm). GREEN · country-wide · 2026-08-31

From 31/08/2026 to 31/08/2026, a Tropical Depression (maximum wind speed of 93 km/h) FIVE-26 was active in Atlantic. The cyclone affects these countries: United States (vulnerability Low). Estimated population affected by category 1 (120 km/h) wind speeds or higher is 0 (0 in tro

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Green forest fire notification in United States GREEN · country-wide · 2026-08-30

On 19/08/2026, a forest fire started in United States, until 30/08/2026.

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Green forest fire notification in United States GREEN · country-wide · 2026-08-29

On 26/08/2026, a forest fire started in United States, until 29/08/2026.

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Green forest fire notification in United States GREEN · country-wide · 2026-08-29

On 26/08/2026, a forest fire started in United States, until 31/08/2026.

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Green forest fire notification in United States GREEN · country-wide · 2026-08-28

On 22/08/2026, a forest fire started in United States, until 29/08/2026.

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“~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 2026-09-01 00:49:38 UTC

Health notices

Health Notices for this Destination

Level 1 - Global Dengue WATCH · 2026-07-30

Dengue is a year-round risk in many parts of the world, with outbreaks commonly occurring every 2–5 years. Travelers to risk areas should prevent mosquito bites. Country List : Colombia, Samoa, Vietnam, New Caledonia (France), Maldives, Bolivia, Tonga, Cambodia, Kenya, Malaysia,

CDC notice →
Level 2 - Global Polio ALERT · 2026-03-09

Some international destinations have circulating poliovirus. Before any international travel, make sure you are up to date on your polio vaccines. Country List : Afghanistan, Algeria, Benin, Cameroon, Chad, Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast), Democratic Republic of the Congo, Niger, Nig

CDC notice →
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

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Source: CDC Travelers’ Health · fetched 2026-08-31 15:03:16 UTC

Recent headlines

No recent news headlines were returned for Denver. This is not evidence that conditions are quiet; check local and official sources.

Practical safety map

Safety infrastructure nearby in Denver

Denver has 10 hospitals, 10 police stations, 10 pharmacies and 5 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: Unnamed pharmacy
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: Unnamed fire station
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.

Frequently asked questions

Is Denver safe to visit right now?

Mostly safe. There are a few specific situations to watch for in Denver — read the breakdown below. Composite score: 29/100 (Moderate risk). Crime category sits at 43/100; pickpocketing in crowded tourist areas is the most common issue, but violent crime against tourists is uncommon. Last refreshed September 2026.

What is the current travel advisory for Denver, United States?

The current US State Department advisory level for United States is shown in the Live conditions section above. Always cross-check your home country's foreign-ministry advisory — for many countries the tier differs from the US assessment. Real-time advisory text is fetched every 6 hours from the US State Department RSS feed.

How safe is Denver for tourists?

Mostly safe. There are a few specific situations to watch for in Denver — read the breakdown below. The biggest risk factor right now is Crime (43/100). Even the highest category here is moderate, so a generally manageable risk profile with normal precautions.

What is the biggest risk in Denver?

The highest-scoring risk category is Crime (score 43/100). Even the highest category here is moderate, suggesting a generally manageable risk profile. Full 9-category breakdown is in the Scores section of this page.

Is it safe to visit Denver in September 2026?

For September 2026, the composite risk for Denver is 29/100 (Moderate risk). Live weather, disaster alerts, and news shown in the Live conditions section above are refreshed every 30 minutes to 6 hours depending on the source. For an AI-synthesized briefing for your specific trip dates and traveler profile, use the Travel Risk Calculator linked at the top of this page.

How are these travel risk scores calculated?

Each category is scored 0-100 based on government travel advisories (US State Dept), crime indices (Numbeo), Global Peace Index data, WHO/CDC health context, and curated regional knowledge. The composite is a weighted sum — see /methodology for the full weight breakdown. Live data (weather, advisories, news) is layered on top of every assessment.

How often is this page updated?

This page is updated daily: live weather, official advisories, disaster alerts, health notices and news refresh automatically multiple times per day, and an AI safety snapshot is regenerated on the first visit each day. The baseline category scores are editorial estimates reviewed periodically (see the Transparency & Sources section below).

Is this a substitute for an official travel advisory?

No. Travel Risk Calculator provides estimated risk information for planning purposes only. Always check your home country's official travel advisory and any health notices from your national health authority before traveling.

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Score history

When	Score change	Tier	Reason / source	Confidence
Jul 27, 2026	0 → 0	unknown	Auto-enrichment from Ollama-grounded AI (https://kakapo.travel/blog/city/is-denver-united-states-safe \| https://www.travelsafe-abroad.com/united-states/denver/ \| https://www.isitsafetovisit.com/cities/denver \| https://the) AI-enriched 2026-07-27 (Ollama-grounded + Jina full text, cited; pending editorial verification)	50%
May 15, 2026	— → 26	moderate	initial snapshot Editorial baseline 2026-05-14 (round 2: Numbeo + WHO + State Dept + GPI + EPI references)	65%

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.

Transparency & Sources

We try to be honest about what we know, what we estimated, and what we don't have. Below is the audit trail for this page.

Review status

verified

Last reviewed

2026-07-27 02:35:54

Data confidence

65%

Sources used

SimpleMaps World Cities (CC BY 4.0): Coordinates, region, population for Denver
Editorial baseline (Travel Risk Calculator): City-level threat scoring across 9 categories (crime, health, advisory, political, disaster, transport, environmental, digital security, money safety)

Live data overlays on this page refresh asynchronously on the source cadences shown above. Run an assessment to create a trip-specific briefing using your dates and traveler profile.

What is estimated

Composite tier and category scores are an editorial baseline estimate, not a real-time measurement.

What is unavailable

Transport-hub safety notes (airport, train stations).

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