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Is Aurora, Illinois Safe?

Population 181,505 · Safer than 14% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Aurora has a crime problem that shows up in the data. The D- safety grade reflects a violent crime rate above the national average and an overall rate of 275.7 per 1,000 residents. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,932 per 100K.

Aurora Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricAuroraIllinois AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate454.6323.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2302.02036.01,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate276.0--268.2
Theft Rate1932.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate206.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD-

275.7 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD

455/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2302/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Aurora

Violent crime in Aurora is above the national average. The rate of 454.6 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2302.0 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,932 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Aurora Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault276
01.0x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery106
01.7x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary315
01.2x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,932
01.4x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft206
065% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Aurora Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Aurora
454.6
State
323.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Aurora
2302.0
State
2036.0
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 275.7 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs above the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Aurora?
275.7 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 454.6 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2302.0 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 (1,932 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?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Aurora's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D- grade overall.
How does Aurora compare to other cities in Illinois?
Below average for the state. Aurora ranks behind about 77% of Illinois cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Aurora to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is above the national average. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Aurora?
Bad. A D- grade and 275.7 per-thousand rate put Aurora below 86% of US cities. Violent crime at 455 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Aurora?
454.6 per 100,000, which is 25% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (276), robbery (106), 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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