Is Aurora or Tucson Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of FBI data, Tucson is safer than Aurora (Safety Score 9/100 vs 8/100), with a total crime rate of 3,903 per 100,000 versus 4,053 for Aurora — 4% lower. Aurora has higher rates in 2 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in violent crime, where Tucson has a 38% lower rate.
Quiz: which of these is SAFER than Aurora, CO?
Aurora — 5-Year Trend
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Tucson — 5-Year Trend
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Aurora, CO
Tucson, AZ
Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Aurora | Tucson | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 4,052.5 | 3,902.8 | +149.7 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 948.6 | 589.7 | +358.9 |
| Murder Rate | 10.3 | 6.7 | +3.6 |
| Rape Rate | 73.4 | 47.7 | +25.7 |
| Robbery Rate | 136.2 | 108.1 | +28.2 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 727.9 | 426.2 | +301.7 |
| Property Crime Rate | 3,103.9 | 3,313.1 | -209.2 |
| Burglary Rate | 371.2 | 296.8 | +74.4 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 1,836.1 | 2,500.6 | -664.5 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 896.6 | 515.7 | +380.9 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Aurora or Tucson safer?
Tucson is safer with a total crime rate of 3,903 per 100K vs 4,053 for Aurora — a 4% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Aurora has a violent crime rate of 948.6 per 100K while Tucson has 589.7. Tucson 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 Tucson, AZ
Tucson, a Sonoran Desert city in southern Arizona, is known for its vibrant Mexican-American heritage and the University of Arizona. Over half a million people reside here, nestled among five mountain ranges. With a safety score of 9/100 and a population coverage of 548,789, Tucson has a total crime rate of 3,902.8 per 100,000 residents.