Is Aurora or River Grove Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, River Grove is safer than Aurora (Safety Score 55/100 vs 54/100), with a total crime rate of 1,532 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 River Grove has a 100% lower rate.
Note: Aurora is 16.7x larger by coverage, which can affect crime rate comparisons. Larger cities tend to report higher rates due to density and more comprehensive reporting.
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Aurora | River Grove | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 1,573.4 | 1,531.5 | +41.9 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 276.7 | 88.4 | +188.3 |
| Murder Rate | 0.6 | 0.0 | +0.6 |
| Rape Rate | 58.6 | 19.6 | +39.0 |
| Robbery Rate | 37.5 | 39.3 | -1.8 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 178.8 | 29.5 | +149.4 |
| Property Crime Rate | 1,296.7 | 1,443.2 | -146.5 |
| Burglary Rate | 262.6 | 608.7 | -346.1 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 765.6 | 657.8 | +107.8 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 268.5 | 176.7 | +91.8 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Aurora or River Grove safer?
River Grove is safer with a total crime rate of 1,532 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 River Grove has 88.4. River Grove 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 River Grove, IL
River Grove, a small Cook County village bordering Chicago, is home to Triton College. Settled along the Des Plaines River, it was incorporated in 1912. With a safety score of 55/100 and a population coverage of 10,186, River Grove has a total crime rate of 1,531.5 per 100,000 residents.