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Aurora, Illinois: crime rate and local statistics
According to the FBI, Aurora had 2.3 reported violent crimes per 1,000 residents in 2025, close to the Illinois rate (2.5). Median household income is $93,633 and the median home value is $274,800. About 179,898 people live in Aurora.
Last updated . Crime: FBI 2025. Income and housing: Census ACS 2020-2024. Road work: October 11, 2026.
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What is the crime rate in Aurora?
In 2025 the Aurora Police Department reported 398 violent crimes to the FBI, which works out to 2.3 per 1,000 people. It stands at close to the Illinois rate (2.5); the U.S. figure is 3.3. The department recorded 6 murders. Property crime came to 1,944 offenses (11.2 per 1,000; Illinois: 15.1). Violent crimes rose 696% between 2022 and 2025 (50 to 398).
| Offense (2025) | Aurora count | Per 1,000 | Illinois per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 398 | 2.3 | 2.5 | 3.3 |
| Murder | 6 | 0.03 | 0.04 | 0.04 |
| Rape | 87 | 0.50 | 0.45 | 0.36 |
| Robbery | 34 | 0.20 | 0.60 | 0.49 |
| Aggravated assault | 271 | 1.6 | 1.4 | 2.4 |
| Property crime | 1,944 | 11.2 | 15.1 | 15.3 |
| Burglary | 179 | 1.0 | 1.6 | 1.9 |
| Larceny-theft | 1,361 | 7.8 | 11.1 | 11.4 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 404 | 2.3 | 2.4 | 2.0 |
How has crime in Aurora changed since 2021?
| Year | Violent crimes | Property crimes | Murders |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | not reported in full | – | – |
| 2022 | 50 | 150 | 0 |
| 2023 | 563 | 1,953 | 5 |
| 2024 | 476 | 2,196 | 1 |
| 2025 | 398 | 1,944 | 6 |
Most crime never reaches the police, so these are reported crimes, a floor rather than the full count. In 2024 about half of violent crimes (48%) and about 3 in 10 property crimes (31%) were reported to police (U.S. Justice Department, National Crime Victimization Survey). Rates also depend on how completely each agency reports to the FBI. City figures are the Aurora Police Department's own reports.
How does Aurora compare with Illinois?
Households in Aurora have a median income of $93,633 (Illinois: $83,390). The median owner-occupied home is worth $274,800 by owners' estimates, and half of renters pay more than $1,596 a month. About 179,898 people live on 45 square miles of land, roughly 3,992 per square mile. The city lies in Kane County, DuPage County and Will County.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | Aurora | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 179,898 | 12,694,798 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $93,633 | $83,390 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $274,800 | $263,300 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $1,596 | $1,274 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 5.8% | 5.8% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 9.5% | 11.8% | 12.5% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 38.5% | 37.8% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 66.4% | 67.1% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 35.2 | 39.0 | 38.9 |
What environmental sites and hazards are in Aurora?
Kane County carries a “Relatively High” overall rating in FEMA's National Risk Index. The hazards rated highest here are tornadoes (Relatively High) and river flooding (Relatively High). The index compares counties with each other and also weighs how vulnerable and resilient a community is, so it is a long-run estimate, not a forecast.
Is there road construction in Aurora?
No highway work zones were listed in Aurora city limits in the October 11, 2026 state feed. Some states publish only part of their road work in open feeds, so check the state's 511 site before you travel. The map's layer refreshes every morning.
See today's work zones on the map →
How many schools, nursing homes and parks are in or near Aurora?
Inside the city limits there are 52 public schools (2024-25) and 16 private schools (2023-24). 8 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes are in the city.
Gun shops, liquor stores and Planned Parenthood in Aurora
Gun shops
No gun shops with a public storefront are on the map inside the Aurora city limits. There are 4 licensed dealers without a public storefront (not shown).
Liquor stores
14 liquor stores are on the map inside the Aurora city limits: 176 Broadway Liquor (Aurora), AJ's Liquorland (Aurora), Binny's Beverage Depot (Montgomery), Extra Value Wine & Liquor (Aurora), Foremost Liquor Stores (Aurora), Jay's Unlimited Liquor (Aurora), Liquor Lane (Aurora), Northgate Wines and Liquors (Aurora) and 6 more. Illinois has no complete public liquor licence list we can use, so this count also draws on OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps and may miss some stores or include closed ones.
Planned Parenthood
One Planned Parenthood health center is on the map inside the Aurora city limits: Planned Parenthood (Aurora).
See them on the map: liquor stores · Planned Parenthood →
Sources: ATF licensee list (Sept 2026); state liquor licence lists, OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps (non-official; partial in some states); HHS Title X directory and CMS NPPES.
Common questions
What is the crime rate in Aurora?
In 2025, Aurora had 2.3 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (398 reported), close to the Illinois rate (2.5). The property-crime rate was 11.2 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in Aurora?
$93,633 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024), compared with $83,390 for Illinois.
How much do homes cost in Aurora?
The median value of owner-occupied homes is $274,800 (Census ACS 2020-2024), against $263,300 statewide.
What natural hazards affect Aurora?
Kane County carries a “Relatively High” overall rating in FEMA's National Risk Index. The hazards rated highest here are tornadoes (Relatively High) and river flooding (Relatively High).
Nearby cities
Naperville, IL (7 mi) · Bolingbrook, IL (11 mi) · Wheaton, IL (11 mi) · Downers Grove, IL (14 mi) · Joliet, IL (19 mi) · Elgin, IL (19 mi)
More: Illinois statewide numbers · county pages: Kane County, DuPage County and Will County · Sex-offender registry search (NSOPW)
Where do these numbers come from?
- Crime: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting, agency counts 2021-2025 (Return A); state and national rates: FBI estimated crimes.
- Income, housing, education: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year, table B19013 (median household income) and related tables, for the Census place Aurora city.
- Land area: Census 2024 Gazetteer. Hazards: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (December 2025), county scores (county level).
- Superfund: U.S. EPA, Superfund site boundaries and NPL status (October 2026). Dams: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, National Inventory of Dams (public map service, October 2026).
- Work zones: State departments of transportation, via the U.S. DOT Work Zone Data Exchange (WZDx) and state 511 feeds; refreshed every morning (snapshot October 11, 2026).
- Schools: National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE public school locations 2024-25; budgets: U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances, fiscal year 2024; National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE Private School geocodes (Private School Survey 2023-24). Nursing homes: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Nursing Home Provider Information and Penalties (September 2026).
- Parks: USGS Protected Areas Database of the U.S. (PAD-US 4.1); state park agencies' open data (CA, NY, PA, TN, TX, FL, NJ, KY, HI, UT, MT and others); OpenStreetMap contributors for some hours, phones, fees and camping; U.S. National Park Service: unit boundaries (Land Resources Division), Acreage Report (Sept 30, 2026), park pages on nps.gov (hours, fees), Visitor Use Statistics (2025).
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