Is Aurora or Bend Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Bend is safer than Aurora (Safety Score 55/100 vs 54/100), with a total crime rate of 1,530 per 100,000 versus 1,573 for Aurora — 3% lower. Aurora has higher rates in 3 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Aurora has a 79% lower rate.
Aurora — 5-Year Trend
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Bend — 5-Year Trend
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Aurora | Bend | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 1,573.4 | 1,530.5 | +42.9 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 276.7 | 168.5 | +108.2 |
| Murder Rate | 0.6 | 2.8 | -2.2 |
| Rape Rate | 58.6 | 22.6 | +36.0 |
| Robbery Rate | 37.5 | 22.6 | +14.9 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 178.8 | 120.5 | +58.3 |
| Property Crime Rate | 1,296.7 | 1,362.0 | -65.3 |
| Burglary Rate | 262.6 | 129.0 | +133.7 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 765.6 | 1,150.2 | -384.6 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 268.5 | 82.8 | +185.7 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Aurora or Bend safer?
Bend is safer with a total crime rate of 1,530 per 100K vs 1,573 for Aurora — a 3% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Aurora has a violent crime rate of 276.7 per 100K while Bend has 168.5. Bend has lower violent crime.
About Aurora, IL
Aurora, Illinois, "City of Lights," was the first in the U.S. to light its streets with electricity. Situated along the Fox River, it's the second-most populous city in Illinois. With a safety score of 54/100 and a population coverage of 170,585, Aurora has a total crime rate of 1,573.4 per 100,000 residents.
About Bend, OR
Nestled on the Deschutes River, Bend, Oregon, was historically a logging town and is now a popular outdoor recreation destination. Its population of over 100,000 residents enjoys proximity to the Cascade Mountains and high desert. With a safety score of 55/100 and a population coverage of 106,241, Bend has a total crime rate of 1,530.5 per 100,000 residents.