Aurora, IL Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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28%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

26%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

29%

Property crime NAT. AVG.

Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2024 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2025; this is the most current data available.

Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Aurora_{/100k people}	Illinois_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	2,682	n/a (estimate)	1,518	2,004	2,119
Murder	1	n/a	0.6	5.8	5.0
Rape	100	n/a	56.6	46.9	37.5
Robbery	64	n/a	36.2	90.2	60.6
Assault	305	n/a	172.6	146.3	256.1
Violent crime	470	n/a (estimate)	266	289	359
Burglary	448	n/a	253.6	290.5	229.2
Theft	1,306	n/a	739.2	1,134.4	1,272.1
Vehicle theft	458	n/a	259.2	290.4	258.8
Property crime	2,212	n/a (estimate)	1,252	1,715	1,760

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Aurora crime map

The Aurora crime map by CrimeoMeter provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Aurora as reported by the local law enforcement agencies. Based on the color coded legend above, the crime map outlines the areas with lower crime compared to the areas with higher crime. The Aurora crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Aurora crime map does not always indicate that it is a dangerous area for its residents. Areas on the heat map could be inflated if they are located in high traffic areas like airports, sports centers or large parks. Other areas on the heat map could see increased crime rates if they are located in major tourist areas like the downtown core.

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Crime Quick Facts

Aurora crime rates are 28% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in Aurora are 26% lower than the national average
In Aurora you have a 1 in 66 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Aurora is safer than 20% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Aurora has increased by 8%

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Daily Crime In Aurora (per 100,000 people)

The number of daily crimes per 100,000 residents in Aurora, Illinois is displayed in the graph above. As you can see, the daily crimes for Aurora are 1.32 times less than the Illinois average and 1.40 times less than the national level. Daily violent crimes in Aurora are 1.09 times less than than Illinois and 1.35 times less than the national mean. While daily property crimes in Aurora are 1.37 times less than than Illinois and 1.41 times less than the national average.

How Safe is Aurora (higher is better)

What are the odds that you'll be safer in Aurora, Illinois compared to other areas of Illinois, as well as the rest of America? When it comes down to it, is Aurora safe? In the graphs above, it shows that Aurora is safer than 8% of Illinois cities, and 20% compared to all other cities across America. These statistics are calculated by taking a closer look at each city's crime rate in Illinois, as well as the rest of the US. It is then determined which cities see less crime than Aurora. At this time, Aurora sees a below average rate of crime in comparison to other United States cities.

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Aurora

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Aurora is 1 in 376

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Aurora is 1 in 80

The chance of being a victim of crime in Aurora is 1 in 66

Are you curious to know the likelihood of suffering from a crime in Aurora? If you reside in Aurora, the likelihood that you will become a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 376. Violent crimes include: murder, sexual assault, robbery, and physical assault. There is a 1 in 80 change that you will become a victim of a property crime. These sorts of crimes against personal property include: burglary, theft, and auto theft. In total, the likelihood of being victimized by a crime in Aurora, is 1 in 66.

Year Over Year Crime In Aurora (per 100,000 people)

An analysis of year to year crime rates in Aurora, Illinois (per 100,000 people) is a useful indicator of whether the area is becoming a safer or a more dangerous place to live. The amount of violent crime in Aurora has decreased by 14%, the amount of property crime in Aurora has increased by 14%, and the total amount of crime in Aurora has increased by 8% year over year.

Aurora police department

Item	Aurora	Illinois	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	351	30,690	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	1.8	2.6	3.3

There are a total of 351 Aurora police officers. This results in 1.8 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 33.6% less than the Illinois average and 46% less than the National average.

Sex offenders in Illinois

State	Total offenders	Illinois_/100K	National_/100K
Illinois	32,213	263	266

There are a total of 32,213 sex offenders in Illinois. This yields a total of 263 sex offenders in Illinois per 100,000 residents which is 1% less than the national average.

Nearby Cities With Low Crime Rates

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Campton Hills, IL	10,962	9	46	56
Wayne, IL	2,477	0	89	89
Lily Lake, IL	1,333	41	241	281
Prestbury, IL	1,978	41	241	281
Sugar Grove, IL	9,756	33	326	359
Big Rock, IL	1,271	57	337	394
Winfield, IL	9,683	59	345	404
Aurora, IL	199,326	266	1,252	1,518

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Glendale, CA	199,357	287	2,027	2,314
Grand Rapids, MI	199,417	910	2,481	3,391
Amarillo, TX	199,225	691	2,656	3,346
Montgomery, AL	199,054	595	2,235	2,830
Huntington Beach, CA	199,778	207	1,989	2,196
Aurora, IL	199,326	266	1,252	1,518

Source: The Aurora, IL crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2024. The crime report encompasses more than 18,000 city and state law enforcement agencies reporting data on property and violent crimes. The uniform crime reports program represents approximately 309 million American residents, which results in 98% coverage of metropolitan statistical areas.