Aurora, CO Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Aurora Police Department serves the city of Aurora, CO in Adams, Arapahoe, Douglas County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 40,916 violent crimes and 71,529 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 166.5 per 100k residents, which is 56.8% above the national average. Property crime averages 343.4 per 100k, 109.9% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 83 hate crime incidents, with motivations including race, religion, and sexual orientation. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade DRape
Grade DRobbery
Grade FAggravated Assault
Grade FProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FBurglary
Grade DLarceny
Grade DMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade FCrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 166.5 | D | 40916 | 106.2 | +56.8% |
| Property Crime | 343.4 | F | 71529 | 163.6 | +109.9% |
| Rape | 5.3 | D | 1997 | 3.5 | +49.6% |
| Robbery | 11.3 | F | 3579 | 5.8 | +94.9% |
| Aggravated Assault | 57.7 | F | 12518 | 22.3 | +159.2% |
| Burglary | 38.0 | D | 8763 | 24.0 | +58.3% |
| Larceny | 184.1 | D | 38313 | 116.4 | +58.2% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 118.4 | F | 23792 | 22.2 | +434.0% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 83 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Asian | 5 |
| Anti-White | 8 |
| Anti-Catholic | 1 |
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 9 |
| Anti-Transgender | 3 |
| Anti-Other Christian | 1 |
| Anti-Islamic (Muslim) | 2 |
| Anti-Lesbian (Female) | 2 |
| Anti-Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| Anti-Gender Non-Conforming | 1 |
| Anti-Multiple Races, Group | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 26 |
| Anti-Other Race/Ethnicity/Ancestry | 5 |
| Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) | 7 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glendale | 6 miles | F 422.0 | F 1621.5 | Violent: 153.5% higher Property: 372.3% higher |
| Cherry Hills Village | 9 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 48.0 | Violent: N/A Property: 86.0% lower |
| Denver | 10 miles | D 167.5 | F 452.9 | Violent: 0.6% higher Property: 31.9% higher |
| Sheridan | 12 miles | D 152.4 | F 863.7 | Violent: 8.5% lower Property: 151.5% higher |
| Littleton | 12 miles | A 47.4 | B 144.3 | Violent: 71.6% lower Property: 58.0% lower |