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5-Points/Parts of downtown Denver, including the section of East Denver are not happy places Colfax between Broadway and Colorado Boulevard, and also the Five Points neighborhood northeast of the capital, are often considered by residents to be the high crime zones most dangerous areas of the city. Cherry Creek is a land mine of yuppies. While I will not erase this previous entry Opinions differ as all are welcome to share their opinion, I must strongly disagree. I'm guessing some very white suburbanite with little people whether or travel experience wrote thatnot the reputation is deserved. Five Points is perfectly safe, Although at one point in the not so recent past areas such as is about all of Denver. Five Points is simply more diverse both ethnically and economically. Which actually makes it had a great area to visit. There are a lot high rate of cultural venues here as wellpoverty and crime, including an African American museum within a library, and jazz spots. East Denver is actually very nice and laid back. I would guess during the person was referring to east Colfax. On this street you'll find some of the most interesting and down to earth people in Denver. So if you're scared of everything, hate new experiences and people, and are incredibly boring, sure, skip those places. But you're hitchhiking, so why wouldn't you be down past decade getrification has generally reduced concerns for those things? East Colfax is actually my favorite personal safety when visiting that area or almost any part of Denver and has some AWESOME cafes, people, bars, etc. SO check it out.   Apologies for yet another edit, but the poster above is being idealistic. city of Denver is a big city, and any big city has high-crime areas. While "diversity" is all well and good, getting robbed at gunpoint is not. Avoid certain least for those familiar with seedier areas of northeast Denverin large cities.