Crime Rate in Aurora, Colorado (2024)
Current crime statistics, safety grade, and trends for Aurora based on FBI data.
Key Insights
- →Aurora has a violent crime rate of 947.8 per 100,000 residents, 164% above the national average.
- →The murder rate in Aurora is 10.3 per 100K, with 41 homicides reported in 2024.
- →Violent crime decreased by 0.4% compared to the previous year.
- →Aurora's violent crime rate is above the Colorado state average of 476.3/100K.
397,852
Population
947.8
Violent Rate
10.3
Murder Rate
3103.9
Property Rate
Safety Grade
Year-over-Year Change
Violent crime in Aurora decreased by -0.4% from the previous year. The city is currently on a volatile trajectory.
Crime Composition
Breakdown of violent crimes in Aurora by type:
1.1%
Murder
7.7%
Rape
14.4%
Robbery
76.8%
Assault
How Aurora Compares
Multi-Year Trend
| Year | Population | Violent Rate | Murder Rate | Property Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 397,852 | 947.8 | 10.3 | 3103.9 |
| 2023 | 396,976 | 951.4 | 10.3 | 3743.3 |
| 2022 | 392,134 | 1077.4 | 13.8 | 4229.4 |
| 2021 | 393,897 | 1006.1 | 10.7 | 3879.7 |
| 2020 | 385,720 | 900.4 | 10.1 | 3390.8 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the crime rate in Aurora?
Aurora has a violent crime rate of 947.8 per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 3103.9 per 100,000 residents, based on 2024 FBI data.
Is Aurora safe?
Aurora receives a safety grade of F based on its crime rates compared to other US cities. The city ranks in the 97th percentile for safety.
How does Aurora compare to the national average?
Aurora's violent crime rate of 947.8/100K is above the national average of 359.1/100K. Its property crime rate is above the national average of 1955.0/100K.