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Is Aurora, Colorado Safe?

Population 410,053 · Safer than 18% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

With a violent crime rate close to the national average, Aurora faces real safety challenges. It earns a D grade and ranks below 82% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,391 per 100K.

Aurora Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricAuroraColorado AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate373.3325.1363.8
Property Crime Rate2261.32113.11,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate239.0--268.2
Theft Rate1391.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate201.0--318.3

All rates per 100,000 residents. 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report + Census Bureau population estimates.

Overall SafetyD

263.5 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

373/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2261/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Aurora

Violent crime in Aurora is close to the national average. The rate of 373.3 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2261.3 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,391 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Aurora Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault239
089% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery78
01.2x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary245
091% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,391
099% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft201
063% of avgAvg: 318.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. Vertical marker = national average.

How Aurora Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Aurora
373.3
State
325.1
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Aurora
2261.3
State
2113.1
National
1832.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. National averages from 2023 FBI UCR data.

Frequently Asked Questions About Aurora Safety

Is Aurora safe?
Not especially. Aurora earns a D with a crime rate of 263.5 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs close to the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Aurora?
263.5 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 373.3 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2261.3 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Aurora safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Aurora's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,391 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Aurora?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Aurora generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Aurora police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Aurora?
Crime rates have held steady in Aurora, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its D grade.
How does Aurora compare to other cities in Colorado?
Below average for the state. Aurora ranks behind about 74% of Colorado cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Aurora to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Aurora?
Bad. A D grade and 263.5 per-thousand rate put Aurora below 82% of US cities. Violent crime at 373 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Aurora?
373.3 per 100,000, which is 3% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (239), robbery (78), and murder (5.0) per 100,000.

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2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report data and Census Bureau population estimates. Safety grades calculated using national and state-level crime rate distributions. Not a substitute for local law enforcement guidance.

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