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Is Cherry Creek Safe for Families?

Denver's most desirable neighborhood with upscale shopping, walkable streets, and above-average family safety scores across all categories.

A−
Grade
83/100 overall
80
Crime Index
A−
85
School Quality
A
82
Walk to School
A−
About Cherry Creek

Neighborhood Overview

Denver's most desirable neighborhood with upscale shopping, walkable streets, and above-average family safety scores across all categories.

Based on FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR), NIBRS incident data, National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), and State Department of Transportation crash records, Cherry Creek earns an overall family safety grade of A− (83/100) for the most recent available period (2023–2026).

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the crime rate in Cherry Creek?
Cherry Creek scores 80/100 on the Find A Safe Place Crime Index — a score of A− relative to Denver area averages. Scores above 70 indicate crime rates below the local average. Data sourced from FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) and NIBRS records for the most recent 36-month period.
Is Cherry Creek safe for kids walking to school?
Cherry Creek earns a Walk-to-School score of 82/100 (A−). This score evaluates pedestrian infrastructure, DOT intersection crash records, traffic speed data, and sidewalk continuity along school routes. Scores above 75 indicate routes are generally safe with no major flagged intersections.
How do Cherry Creek schools rank for quality and safety?
Cherry Creek earns a School Quality score of 85/100 (A) based on NCES data, state report card metrics, teacher turnover rates, and proximity to neighborhood amenities. This places Cherry Creek above the statewide average for CO.

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