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Reality of crime along Denver's 16th Street Mall doesn't match public perception
| Mainlining the Secret Truth of the Mahchine | 01/18/25 |
| evan39 | 01/18/25 |
| the place where there is no darkness | 01/18/25 |
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Date: January 18th, 2025 6:56 PM Author: Mainlining the Secret Truth of the Mahchine (Brought to you by My Mahchine™) https://www.9news.com/article/news/crime/reality-of-crime-along-denvers-16th-street-mall-doesnt-match-public-perception/73-a0568aa4-9f9c-4ab8-a5e0-259e3762f858?embedded_webview=true
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Crime Reality of crime along Denver's 16th Street Mall doesn't match public perception A man randomly stabbed four people, killing two on Denver's iconic street over the weekend. Author: Marc Sallinger (9 News) Published: 7:29 PM MST January 14, 2025 Updated: 11:09 PM MST January 14, 2025 DENVER — Standing on the 16th Street Mall near the spot where four people were randomly stabbed this weekend, Denver city leaders on Monday reiterated that crime statistics show downtown Denver is safe.
"We know that there is work to do, but we also know that downtown Denver is getting more vibrant and more safe every day," Denver Mayor Mike Johnston said at a press conference.
The stabbing spree that killed two people in downtown Denver over the weekend has people understandably on edge, even as violent crime in the center of the city is down from its spike a few years ago.
"I think there is a question about the difference between perception and reality and that is what we have to address," Johnston said.
Year over year, the number of violent crimes in Denver's Central Business District and parts of Lower Downtown have gone down recently. In fact, 2024 saw the lowest number of violent crimes committed since 2020. That’s according to Denver Police data.
The mayor and police chief called the stabbings that killed two people an "isolated" and "exceedingly rare" incident.
"I love LoDo. It’s a special place," said Jarrod Perrott, the owner of 5280 Custom Framing on 15th Street. "I think the perception is that downtown is unsafe and that nobody wants to come down here anymore."
Perrott understands that sentiment but disagrees with it. While he knows there is still work left to be done, he feels safe and comfortable in the neighborhood he has worked in for more than 15 years.
He also serves on the LoDo Business District. He knows violence like the stabbings this weekend are horrifying and difficult to comprehend.
"I think since the pandemic downtown has struggled to get back to its pre-pandemic levels," Perrott said. "When something like this happens, it’s kind of a setback."
EJ Hollins works off the 16th Street Mall. She said she has started driving to work instead of taking the train and walking to the office.
"It’s not safe down here. Let’s just be honest," Hollins said. "For two people to be killed in two days in a row. There’s a problem."
Police officers flooded the 16th Street Mall on Tuesday for extra patrols. They’re working to make people feel safe again, in an area the mayor said is already far safer than it used to be.
"We saw a 23% reduction in shootings. We’ve seen here in downtown a 55% decline in drug offenses," Johnston said.
While that may be true, even the mayor acknowledged people may not feel safe here. City leaders have taken note.
"The reality is that crime is down, violent crime is down by double-digit percentages," said Denver City Councilman Chris Hinds, who represents the area. "That suggests that we are a safer city year over year. But at the end of the day, people see very public events like this tragic stabbing."
Hinds said the pandemic pushed people away from the 16th Street Mall. Years-long construction has not helped bring them back. Denver has spent nearly a quarter billion dollars on upgrades to the area. Construction is expected to wrap up by the fall of 2025.
"The 16th Street Mall is the spine of downtown," Hinds said. "When we have the spine disrupted, that creates a lot of uncertainty."
Everybody’s perception is different.
"It’s giving Denver a negative rap right now," Hollins said. "I don’t like it. This should not be happening."
While a weekend like this is certainly rare, everyone wants to make sure it never happens again.
"I think the city, we have some work to do for sure," Perrott said. "But from my perspective, in LoDo, it is very much by and large a safe place." |
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