Is Aurora, CO Safe? 2026 Crime Rates & Safety Report
Key facts
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Aurora, Colorado reported 529.98 motor vehicle theft offenses per 100,000 residents in 2025, 2.75 times the national reference of 193.00 per 100,000 and 336.98 per 100,000 above that reference, with 2,068 annual reported offenses (FBI CDE 2025 profile).
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Aurora, Colorado reported 622.50 aggravated assault offenses per 100,000 residents in 2025, 2.71 times the national reference of 229.56 per 100,000 and 392.94 per 100,000 above that reference, with 2,429 annual reported offenses (FBI CDE 2025 profile).
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Aurora, Colorado reported 92.26 robbery offenses per 100,000 residents in 2025, 1.91 times the national reference of 48.24 per 100,000 and 44.02 per 100,000 above that reference, with 360 annual reported offenses (FBI CDE 2025 profile).
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Aurora, Colorado reported 1,789.08 larceny-theft offenses per 100,000 residents in 2025, 1.62 times the national reference of 1,106.97 per 100,000 and 682.11 per 100,000 above that reference, with 6,981 annual reported offenses (FBI CDE 2025 profile).
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Aurora, Colorado reported 247.82 burglary offenses per 100,000 residents in 2025, 1.32 times the national reference of 188.15 per 100,000 and 59.67 per 100,000 above that reference, with 967 annual reported offenses (FBI CDE 2025 profile).
Quick answer
In the Safety Atlas 2026 public safety index, Aurora, CO has an adjusted safety score of 11.7 out of 100. It ranks #2 in this comparison set out of the 3 jurisdictions in the current scored comparison set in Colorado. Its overall crime trajectory is currently classified as decreasing.
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2026 edition, FBI source year 2025.
Every number on this page ships in the Colorado workbook.
Key Public Safety Indicators
Reported rates per 100,000 residents; national references shown alongside.
| Offense Class | Annual Count | Rate per 100K | National Avg | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robbery | 360 | 92.26 | 48.24 |
1.91× national |
| Aggravated Assault | 2429 | 622.5 | 229.56 |
2.71× national |
| Burglary | 967 | 247.82 | 188.15 |
1.32× national |
| Larceny-theft | 6981 | 1789.08 | 1106.97 |
1.62× national |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 2068 | 529.98 | 193.0 |
2.75× national |
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What drives Aurora's safety score?
Aurora ranks in the middle half of the 3 jurisdictions in the current scored comparison set in Colorado, ahead of approximately 33% of that scored set. The profile uses a reporting population of 390,201 and source-year data through 2025; it is a citywide agency-level comparison, not a neighborhood forecast.
The strongest of the three score components is Community Order at 36.86, while Personal Safety is lowest at 0.73. The 36.13-point spread shows why the composite should be read by component instead of as a single absolute claim about safety.
Among the five public offense indicators, Motor Vehicle Theft is highest relative to its national reference at 529.98 per 100,000 (2.75× the national rate). Burglary is lowest on the same relative basis at 247.82 per 100,000 (1.32× national).
Coverage check: 18 of 18 tracked offense classes have reportable values in this profile. Missing values are not converted to zero.
Public indicator mix
Aurora, Colorado recorded 6,981 larceny-theft offenses in 2025, 54.5% of the 12,805 reports across its five public indicators, compared with 360 robbery reports (2.8%); this share covers only those five indicators, excluding other offense classes.
Aurora, Colorado recorded 2,429 aggravated assault offenses in 2025, 19.0% of the 12,805 reports across its five public indicators, compared with 360 robbery reports (2.8%); this share covers only those five indicators, excluding other offense classes.
Aurora, Colorado recorded 2,068 motor vehicle theft offenses in 2025, 16.1% of the 12,805 reports across its five public indicators, compared with 360 robbery reports (2.8%); this share covers only those five indicators, excluding other offense classes.
Aurora, Colorado uses a reporting population of 390,201 residents and has values for 18 of the 18 tracked offense classes (100.0%) in its 2025 profile; coverage describes available classes rather than the share of residents reporting crime.
Aurora, Colorado has an adjusted score of 11.7 points out of 100 versus 18.04 in Colorado Springs, Colorado, a difference of 6.34 points below that displayed state peer in the 2025 source-year profile; Aurora ranks 2 of 3 scored jurisdictions in the published state comparison set.
Aurora, Colorado has an adjusted score of 11.7 points out of 100 versus 7.97 in Denver, Colorado, a difference of 3.73 points above that displayed state peer in the 2025 source-year profile; Aurora ranks 2 of 3 scored jurisdictions in the published state comparison set.
Detailed Crime Class Breakdown
Additional tracked offense classes
- Homicide
- Rape
- Kidnapping/Abduction
- Human Trafficking
- Arson
- Theft From Building
- Theft From Motor Vehicle
- Simple Assault
- Intimidation
- Stolen Property Offenses
- Vandalism
- Weapon Law Violations
- Drug/Narcotic Violations
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Aurora safe compared to other places in Colorado?
Aurora is classified as having low relative safety in the 2026 Safety Atlas Index. It has an adjusted safety score of 11.7 out of 100 and ranks #2 in this comparison set out of the 3 jurisdictions in the current scored comparison set in Colorado.
What is the crime rate in Aurora?
Public offense rates are listed above.
What is Aurora's safety rating?
Aurora's safety rating in the 2026 Safety Atlas Index is 11.7 out of 100, which ranks #2 in this comparison set out of the 3 jurisdictions in the current scored comparison set in Colorado. Its overall crime trajectory is currently classified as decreasing, using source-year data through 2025.
What is the safest neighborhood in Aurora?
This profile covers the reporting jurisdiction; consult local sources for neighborhood detail.
Why are some crime statistics locked for Aurora?
Full offense series: state workbook.
Reading notes
Safety Atlas methodology · 2026 coverage report
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Primary Source Data Integrity
- Crime Counts: FBI National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS) database.
- Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimate boundaries.
- Methodology: Adjusted per-capita normalization with small-sample relief controls. View our complete Methodology Documentation.