Crime & Illegal Immigration Facts
Denver metro area crime is major illegal immigration issue
Crime in Colorado has increased substantially since 2008.
Over the last 14 years, the overall crime rate has continued its steady and inexorable climb, increasing 1.4% per year on average. Denver, Aurora, and Pueblo, mid-sized cities, rank at the top in several crime categories. Denver’s homicide rate rose this year, even as other major cities have seen declines.