Is Aurora or Lone Tree Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Aurora is safer than Lone Tree (Safety Score 8/100 vs 1/100), with a total crime rate of 4,053 per 100,000 versus 11,414 for Lone Tree — 64% lower. Aurora has higher rates in 3 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Lone Tree has a 100% lower rate.
Note: Aurora is 28.4x larger by coverage, which can affect crime rate comparisons. Larger cities tend to report higher rates due to density and more comprehensive reporting.
Aurora — 5-Year Trend
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Lone Tree — 5-Year Trend
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Aurora, CO
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Aurora | Lone Tree | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 4,052.5 | 11,413.7 | -7,361.2 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 948.6 | 436.0 | +512.6 |
| Murder Rate | 10.3 | 0.0 | +10.3 |
| Rape Rate | 73.4 | 7.2 | +66.2 |
| Robbery Rate | 136.2 | 57.2 | +79.1 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 727.9 | 371.6 | +356.3 |
| Property Crime Rate | 3,103.9 | 10,977.7 | -7,873.8 |
| Burglary Rate | 371.2 | 643.2 | -272.0 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 1,836.1 | 9,905.7 | -8,069.6 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 896.6 | 428.8 | +467.7 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Aurora or Lone Tree safer?
Aurora is safer with a total crime rate of 4,053 per 100K vs 11,414 for Lone Tree — a 64% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Aurora has a violent crime rate of 948.6 per 100K while Lone Tree has 436.0. Lone Tree has lower violent crime.
About Aurora, CO
Aurora, Colorado, a large city spanning three counties, was originally founded in the 1880s as a dry community named Fletcher. It is now the third most populous city in Colorado, with a diverse suburban landscape east of Denver. With a safety score of 8/100 and a population coverage of 397,852, Aurora has a total crime rate of 4,052.5 per 100,000 residents.
About Lone Tree, CO
Lone Tree, a Denver suburb incorporated in 1995, is home to the popular Park Meadows retail resort. Situated at the southern end of the Denver metropolitan area, it features affluent residential communities and significant commercial development. With a safety score of 1/100 and a population coverage of 13,992, Lone Tree has a total crime rate of 11,413.7 per 100,000 residents.