Violent and property crime rates in Denver and Aurora saw sharp declines over three years, though Colorado’s most populous city led the list in violent crimes, a new report found.
Denver’s crime rates declined steadily since 2022, mirroring a statewide trend, according to the report from the Common Sense Institute. Still, Denver topped the list of cities in violent crimes, with more than 234 per 100,000 people, the report said.
Aurora also saw a noticeable decline since its 2022 apex, which, at the time, ranked it as the most violent city in the state with 318 crimes per 100,000…