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Is Aurora, Ohio Safe?

Population 18,014 · Safer than 30% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 18,014, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Aurora earns a C- with violent crime below the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,749 per 100K.

Aurora Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricAuroraOhio AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate261.5312.4363.8
Property Crime Rate2012.72033.51,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate190.0--268.2
Theft Rate1749.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate291.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

227.4 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

262/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

2013/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Aurora

Violent crime in Aurora is below the national average. The rate of 261.5 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2012.7 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,749 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Aurora Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault190
071% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery42
066% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary368
01.4x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,749
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft291
091% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Aurora Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Aurora
261.5
State
312.4
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Aurora
2012.7
State
2033.5
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 C- with a crime rate of 227.4 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Aurora?
227.4 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 261.5 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2012.7 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Aurora safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Aurora's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,749 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 C- grade overall.
How does Aurora compare to other cities in Ohio?
Below average for the state. Aurora ranks behind about 73% of Ohio cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Aurora to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Aurora?
Bad. A C- grade and 227.4 per-thousand rate put Aurora below 70% of US cities. Violent crime at 262 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Aurora?
261.5 per 100,000, which is 28% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (190), robbery (42), and murder (3.0) 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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