Is Aurora or St. Charles Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, St. Charles is safer than Aurora (Safety Score 68/100 vs 54/100), with a total crime rate of 1,156 per 100,000 versus 1,573 for Aurora — 27% lower. Aurora has higher rates in 2 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in robbery, where St. Charles has a 84% lower rate.
Note: Aurora is 5.2x 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 | St. Charles | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 1,573.4 | 1,155.9 | +417.5 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 276.7 | 92.2 | +184.5 |
| Murder Rate | 0.6 | 3.1 | -2.5 |
| Rape Rate | 58.6 | 40.0 | +18.7 |
| Robbery Rate | 37.5 | 6.2 | +31.4 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 178.8 | 43.0 | +135.8 |
| Property Crime Rate | 1,296.7 | 1,063.7 | +233.0 |
| Burglary Rate | 262.6 | 129.1 | +133.5 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 765.6 | 916.1 | -150.5 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 268.5 | 18.5 | +250.0 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Aurora or St. Charles safer?
St. Charles is safer with a total crime rate of 1,156 per 100K vs 1,573 for Aurora — a 27% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Aurora has a violent crime rate of 276.7 per 100K while St. Charles has 92.2. St. Charles 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 St. Charles, IL
St. Charles, a Fox River community west of Chicago, was once known as the "Electric City" for its early adoption of electricity. This affluent Kendall County suburb is home to roughly 33,000 residents. With a safety score of 68/100 and a population coverage of 32,529, St. Charles has a total crime rate of 1,155.9 per 100,000 residents.