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Aurora vs Fort Collins: Crime & Safety Comparison (2026)

Updated October 2026 · Based on 2023 FBI UCR data

Aurora has a crime rate of 24.4 per 1,000 residents vs Fort Collins's 25 per 1,000, making Aurora 2% safer overall. Aurora earns a C+ safety grade compared to Fort Collins's C+. Both figures are based on 2023 FBI Uniform Crime Report data.

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Aurora

Colorado

Overall GradeC+
Violent CrimeC+
Property CrimeC+
Crime Rate24.4/1K
Percentile46%
C+

Fort Collins

Colorado

Overall GradeC+
Violent CrimeC
Property CrimeC+
Crime Rate25/1K
Percentile45%

Head-to-Head Crime Comparison

MetricAuroraFort Collins
Overall Crime Rate24.4/1K25/1K
Violent Crime Rate421.8460.2
Property Crime Rate2017.02043.6
Murder Rate6.18.6
Assault Rate284.7287.2
Robbery Rate87.9104.2
Burglary Rate214.6232.5
Theft Rate1264.91535.4
Vehicle Theft Rate182.8259.1

Crime rates per 100,000 residents. 2023 FBI Uniform Crime Report data. Lower rates are better (safer).

Category Winner Summary

Out of 9 crime categories, Aurora is safer in 9 and Fort Collins is safer in 0.

Victim Odds Comparison

In Aurora, you have a 1 in 41 chance of being a crime victim per year vs 1 in 40 in Fort Collins.

Full Safety Reports

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Aurora, Colorado Safety ReportFull crime breakdown, FAQs, and trends
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Fort Collins, Colorado Safety ReportFull crime breakdown, FAQs, and trends

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aurora safer than Fort Collins?
As of 2026, Aurora is 2% safer overall, with a crime rate of 24.4 per 1,000 residents compared to Fort Collins's 25. Aurora earns a C+ safety grade vs Fort Collins's C+. Based on 2023 FBI UCR data.
Which city has more violent crime, Aurora or Fort Collins?
Fort Collins has more violent crime at 460 per 100,000 residents. Aurora is safer for violent crime. The national average is 363.8 per 100,000.
What is the crime rate in Aurora vs Fort Collins?
Aurora has a crime rate of 24.4 per 1,000 (violent: 422/100K, property: 2017/100K). Fort Collins has 25 per 1,000 (violent: 460/100K, property: 2044/100K).
Should I move to Aurora or Fort Collins?
From a safety perspective, Aurora has lower crime rates across most categories. However, safety is just one factor. Aurora (pop. 410,053) and Fort Collins (pop. 171,500) differ in cost of living, job market, climate, and culture. Aurora's C+ safety grade is a plus, but research all factors before deciding.
How do Aurora and Fort Collins compare for property crime?
Aurora has lower property crime at 2017 per 100K vs Fort Collins's 2044. The national average is 1,832 per 100K. Theft is the most common property crime in both cities.

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2023 FBI Uniform Crime Report data and Census Bureau population estimates. Safety grades calculated using national crime rate distributions. Not a substitute for local law enforcement guidance.

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