Much of what you said is relative. New York has 100x more cameras by density. Denver has some, but all major cities have them. That's not me defending the existence of the cameras, I think they should all go, but my point is that all cities have cameras now. Denver has homelessness. The housing prices have skyrocketed in the last few years. There most certainly is an issue on the pedestrian mall downtown with homeless and drugs. Prior to legalization the problem was with weed - sales and use- on the mall. Yes, now its H and meth. I would say that if you're thinking about a trip to Denver, go. Just plan to spend that time in Boulder, Vail, Cherry Creek and Estes - not Denver proper.