Aurora, CO Crime


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Aurora, CO has unfortunately gained a reputation for its high levels of crime, particularly when it comes to violent and property crimes. According to recent statistics, the violent crime rate in Aurora is 29.6, significantly higher than the national average of 22.7. This includes crimes such as murder, assault, and robbery. In addition, the property crime rate in Aurora is 43.5, compared to the US average of 35.4. These crimes may include burglary, theft, and motor vehicle theft. These statistics paint a concerning picture of the safety and security in Aurora, and it is important for both residents and visitors to exercise caution and be aware of their surroundings.

Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)

Aurora violent crime is 29.6. (The US average is 22.7)
Aurora property crime is 43.5. (The US average is 35.4)

NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.
 Violent Crimes  - Murder  Rape  Robbery  Assault
 Property Crimes  - Burglary  Larceny  Auto Theft
Aurora, CO Crime History
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Year Violent Murder Rape Robbery Assault Property Burglary Larceny Auto
2000573.78.663183.8318.45214.3693.43596.7924.2
2001589.7678.9174.7330.15477.7646.13829.51002.2
2002639.55.588.4189.63565602.2746.23710.51145.4
2003585.56.273.7197.7307.85281806.43556.4918.2
2004597.34.467.4189.7335.85155.7908.93405841.8
2005620.59.575.4217.63184974.2836.13211.4926.7
2006613.55.671.7198.1338.14228.1815.62737.9674.6
2007548.44.662.1189.5292.23832.6754.52519.3558.8
2008512.85.759.4175.5272.23370700.52259.1410.3
2009470.46.866.7170.7226.23097.76332104.8359.9
2010446.17.156.6156.1226.33107.1707.92124.7274.5
2011437.82.755.3152.4227.42985.7648.22074.4263
2012425.38.653.1143.3220.22985.3531.52187.3266.5
2013418.16.765.2136.3209.93140.2576.72272.3291.1
2014412.63.178.1118.8212.62838.6517.52018303.2
2015460.86.797.7124.1232.32936.7467.22119.4350
2016529.1678.9157.2287.13059.7463.32176.7419.7
2017608.48.286.7184.5329.13003.7454.11954.8594.8
2018728.54.6103.8169.2450.92983.2462.11928.3592.8
2019735.47.4115.1167.6445.32918408.31907602.7

   Crime in Nearby Cities
City Violent
per 100k
Property
per 100k
Pop. Miles Data
Year
Denver, CO748.93,743.5563,68872019
Centennial, CO180.91,753.899,38572018
Glendale, CO945.417,697.14,87072019
Greenwood Village, CO587.94,553.114,43482018
Cherry Hills Village, CO44.61,098.96,09182019
   Crime in Similar Size Cities
City Violent
per 100k
Property
per 100k
Pop. Miles Data
Year
Colorado Springs, CO585.03,666.6472,958562019
Wichita, KS1,141.05,321.7356,1794252019
Lincoln, NE383.02,750.7271,2084352019
Lubbock, TX1,008.14,606.3259,2084522019
Omaha, NE612.83,643.9417,9704732019

   Visualize the relationship between violent and property crime in similar size cities.

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Used to be affordable. I lived in aurora for 5 years and it was a great because I could drive to all the cool places in Denver and elsewhere. I was priced out  More

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It is ok. Not great. It used to be worth the cost (4/5 stars). The schools are mediocre, the people are hit or miss. People born here are friendly but  More

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Over 4 years ago

I've lived here for 10 years, and I gotta say, it's easily one of the most overpriced cities I've ever lived in. The cost of living makes it not worth it to live here,  More

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