Is Aurora or New York City Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, New York City is safer than Aurora (Safety Score 19/100 vs 8/100), with a total crime rate of 3,040 per 100,000 versus 4,053 for Aurora — 25% lower. Aurora has higher rates in 2 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where New York City has a 62% lower rate.
Note: New York City is 20.9x 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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New York City — 5-Year Trend
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Aurora, CO
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Aurora | New York City | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 4,052.5 | 3,039.7 | +1,012.8 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 948.6 | 671.4 | +277.2 |
| Murder Rate | 10.3 | 3.9 | +6.4 |
| Rape Rate | 73.4 | 23.4 | +50.0 |
| Robbery Rate | 136.2 | 187.5 | -51.2 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 727.9 | 456.2 | +271.7 |
| Property Crime Rate | 3,103.9 | 2,368.3 | +735.7 |
| Burglary Rate | 371.2 | 154.7 | +216.5 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 1,836.1 | 2,015.0 | -178.9 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 896.6 | 198.5 | +698.0 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Aurora or New York City safer?
New York City is safer with a total crime rate of 3,040 per 100K vs 4,053 for Aurora — a 25% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Aurora has a violent crime rate of 948.6 per 100K while New York City has 671.4. New York City 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 New York City, NY
New York City, a global financial hub, sits at the mouth of the Hudson River. Home to the iconic Statue of Liberty, its five boroughs house over 8 million people, making it the most populous city in the United States. With a safety score of 19/100 and a population coverage of 8,299,271, New York City has a total crime rate of 3,039.7 per 100,000 residents.