Aurora, IL Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Aurora Police Department serves the city of Aurora, IL in Dupage, Kane, Kendall, Will County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 4,224 violent crimes and 6,472 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 135.3 per 100k residents, which is 27.3% above the national average. Property crime averages 116.6 per 100k, 28.7% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Homicide had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 2 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 D
Annual Rate135.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents4,224 (2019-2023)

Homicide

Grade C
Annual Rate0.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents28 (2019-2023)

Rape

Grade B
Annual Rate2.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents240 (2019-2023)

Robbery

Grade A
Annual Rate1.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents230 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade B
Annual Rate18.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents1,284 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade B
Annual Rate116.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents6,472 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade C
Annual Rate27.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents840 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade A
Annual Rate59.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents4,843 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade D
Annual Rate28.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents719 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime135.3D4224106.2+27.3%
Property Crime116.6B6472163.6-28.7%
Homicide0.6C280.5+7.0%
Rape2.8B2403.5-20.0%
Robbery1.7A2305.8-70.8%
Aggravated Assault18.7B128422.3-16.1%
Burglary27.7C84024.0+15.4%
Larceny59.4A4843116.4-48.9%
Motor Vehicle Theft28.9D71922.2+30.2%

Crime Trends

Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation

Total reported hate crimes: 2 (2019-2023)

Targeted Group Incidents
Anti-Other Christian 1
Anti-Black or African American 1

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
North Aurora 2 miles
A 5.5
A 71.3
Violent: 95.9% lower
Property: 38.8% lower
Batavia 5 miles
B 88.2
A 42.2
Violent: 34.8% lower
Property: 63.8% lower
Naperville 6 miles
A 55.9
A 75.9
Violent: 58.6% lower
Property: 34.9% lower
Oswego 7 miles
A 32.9
A 76.9
Violent: 75.6% lower
Property: 34.1% lower
West Chicago 8 miles
C 104.1
A 44.0
Violent: 23.0% lower
Property: 62.2% lower