University of Denver: Crime & Safety

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University of Denver LogoF University of Denver is a private not-for-profit school in Denver, Colorado with about 13,730 students and 3,420 employees.

Our Safety Report for this school is based on the US Department of Education 2023 public data sets for various categories of violent and non-violent crimes committed both on-campus and off-campus over the last three years.
As of May 1, 2014, University of Denver is under investigation for alleged violations of federal laws over the handling of sexual violence and sexual harassment complaints.

Safety Evaluation

Based on our analysis of the government information, University of Denver is a very dangerous place to stay. American School Search gives this school grade "F" on safety.

From our perception of the data, this campus experiences dramatic problems with forcible sex offenses, in addition, there are certain problems with nonforcible sex offenses, autothefts, and aggravated assaults.

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Criminal Offenses at University of Denver in 2020 - 2022

Alleged criminal offenses reported to campus security authorities and/or local police
Does not necessarily reflect prosecutions or convictions for crime


Type of Crime or Arrest
On-campus
Off-campus
Crime Chance*

Murder
0
0
0.0%

Neglient Manslaughter
0
0
0.0%

Forcible Sex Offense
30
1
0.4%

Nonforcible Sex Offense
24
1
0.4%

Robbery
0
0
0.0%

Aggravated Assault
7
1
0.2%

Burglary
42
1
0.5%

Motor Vehicle Theft
74
0
0.7%

Arson
2
0
0.1%

Illegal Weapons Possession
1
0
0.1%

Drug Law Violation
0
0
0.0%

Liquor Law Violation
0
0
0.0%

* Crime Chance is American School Search's subjective and approximate estimate for a student's chance of experiencing this crime during their study at University of Denver based on the present enrollment, past crime history, current crime trend, and an assumption that the school reports accurate numbers to the government. Safety Grade is American School Search's subjective evaluation of University of Denver campus safety based on the same criteria and assumption.

Need to File a Complaint?

If you have been discriminated or abused at University of Denver, or you believe that this college underreports campus crime statistics, then please consider filing a complaint with US Department of Education.

As of May 1st, 2014, fifty five colleges are under investigation for possible violations of federal law over the handling of sexual violence and harassment complaints. Many of those schools are frequent guests in our exclusive 100 Most Dangerous Colleges list.

Safety in Competing Colleges

University of Colorado BoulderUniversity of Colorado BoulderBoulder, CO
Approximately 39,600 students. Very dangerous campus. Bad statistics for forcible sex offenses. Our rating for campus security is F. ACT 29 to enroll.

Colorado State University Fort CollinsColorado State University Fort CollinsFort Collins, CO
Over 33,500 students. Very dangerous campus. Apparent problems with forcible sex offenses. Our mark for campus security is F. ACT 26 to enroll.

Colorado Technical University Colorado SpringsColorado Technical University Colorado SpringsColorado Springs, CO
Roughly 24,900 students. Safe campus. Our grade for campus security: A.

University of Colorado Denver Anschutz MedicalUniversity of Colorado Denver Anschutz MedicalDenver, CO
About 23,800 students. Very dangerous campus. Our grade for campus security is D-. ACT 24 to enroll.

Metropolitan State University of DenverMetropolitan State University of DenverDenver, CO
Approximately 17,000 students. Very dangerous campus. Our mark for campus security: F. ACT 20 to enroll.

University of Colorado Colorado SpringsUniversity of Colorado Colorado SpringsColorado Springs, CO
Around 11,500 students. Very dangerous campus. Our mark for campus security: D-. SAT 1100, ACT 25 to enroll.

University of Northern ColoradoUniversity of Northern ColoradoGreeley, CO
Over 9,400 students. Very dangerous campus. Apparent problems with forcible sex offenses. Our grade for campus security: F. ACT 24 to enroll.

Colorado School of MinesColorado School of MinesGolden, CO
Around 7,500 students. Very dangerous campus. Our grade for campus security: D-. SAT 1370, ACT 32 to enroll.

Regis UniversityRegis UniversityDenver, CO
About 4,700 students. Very dangerous campus. Our mark for campus security is D-. SAT 1100, ACT 24 to enroll.

Colorado Christian UniversityColorado Christian UniversityLakewood, CO
Over 9,000 students. Generally safe campus. Our rating for campus security is B.

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