The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in North Aurora, IL: Crime Maps and Statistics

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	A-
Property Crime Grade	B
Other Crime Grade	B

Which crimes are included?

$4.99 million

Cost of Crime™ for North Aurora, IL

In 2025, crime will cost $699 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in North Aurora in green, the most dangerous in red, and moderately safe areas in yellow. Crime rates on the map are weighted based on both the type and severity of the crime. For more information on how to interpret our crime maps, see the Interpreting the Crime Maps section below.

Is North Aurora, IL Safe?

The B grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly lower than that of the average US city. North Aurora ranks in the 69th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 69% of cities but less safe than 31%. This analysis applies only to North Aurora's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in North Aurora is 18.50 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. North Aurora Residents generally consider the northwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in North Aurora varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 29 in the southeast neighborhoods to 1 in 98 in the northwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the south parts of North Aurora, IL see the most incidents - about 74 per year. In contrast, the north part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 11 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in North Aurora, IL

The total projected cost of crime in North Aurora for 2025 is $4,990,266. This translates to approximately $265 per resident and $699 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.5% of the median household income in North Aurora. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 58.3%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 29.0%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.6%

How Much Does Crime Cost in North Aurora Compared to Other Cities?

North Aurora, IL:	$265
East St. Louis, IL:	$1106
Germantown Hills, IL:	$156
Illinois:	$420
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in North Aurora is $265 per year, which is $199 less than the national average and $155 less than Illinois's state average. Below we compare cities similar to North Aurora:

In East St. Louis, IL, crime costs $1,106 per person, which is $841 more than in North Aurora.
In Germantown Hills, IL, crime costs $156 per person, which is $109 less than in North Aurora

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of North Aurora for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.

Crime	Cost to North Aurora	Cost per North Aurora Resident
Murder	$1.05 million	$55
Rape/Sexual Assault	$819,435	$43
Robbery	$328,110	$17
Assault	$301,061	$16
Kidnapping	$70,584	$4
Vehicle Theft	$652,239	$35
Burglary	$234,594	$12
Theft	$645,702	$34
Arson	$32,019	$2
Vandalism	$551,897	$29
Animal Cruelty	$2,505	$0
Drug Crimes	$197,905	$11
Identity Theft	$108,962	$6
Total Cost of Crime	$4,990,266	$265

The Intangible Cost of Crime in North Aurora, IL

CrimeGrade primarily focuses on tangible costs, but the true impact of crime extends beyond economic. Pain and suffering for victims and their families are difficult to quantify, but research-based methodologies help estimate these effects. Using these methodologies, we calculate that the intangible cost of crime in North Aurora totals $11,122,751 ($590 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $16,113,018 ($855 per resident). All Cost of Crime facts are based on scholarly research done on the cost of crime. Read more about our methodology here.

Interpreting the Crime Maps

When interpreting the North Aurora crime map, keep in mind that crime rates are measured per resident. Areas with high visitor traffic, such as shopping districts, may appear to have higher crime rates simply because more crimes occur where people gather - even if few residents live there. For example, the south part of the city has more retail establishments, which can artificially inflate crime rates in that area. Red areas on the map do not necessarily mean a neighborhood is unsafe for residents.

More issues arise with places like airports, parks, and schools. Major airports always look like high-crime locations due to the large number of people and the low population nearby. Parks and designated recreational areas, of which North Aurora has 3, have the same problem. Of North Aurora’s 18,846 residents, few live near recreational areas. Because many people visit, crime rates may appear higher even for safe parks. Crime occurs where people gather, whether they live there or not. Before assuming an area is unsafe, consider both per-capita crime rates and total crime counts, as well as the types of destinations nearby.

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North Aurora Crime Breakdown

The tables below show which crimes are used to calculate the Crime Grades above. All crime rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 North Aurora residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	0.5562
Robbery	0.5535
Rape	0.7171
Murder	0.0295
Total Violent Crime	1.856 (A-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	6.616
Vehicle Theft	2.235
Burglary	1.372
Arson	0.0704
Total Property Crime	10.29 (B)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0618
Drug Crimes	1.420
Vandalism	4.099
Identity Theft	0.7470
Animal Cruelty	0.0180
Total "Other" Rate	6.346 (B)

Individual North Aurora Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

Compared to surrounding cities, the rate of crime in North Aurora is higher. The table below shows Crime Grades for cities close to North Aurora.

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Batavia, IL	A-	A	B+
Mooseheart, IL	A-	A-	B+
Aurora, IL	C+	B	C
Geneva, IL	B	A-	B-
Sugar Grove, IL	A	A	A
Nottingham Woods, IL	A+	B+	A+
Eola, IL	C+	B	C
Lafox, IL	A	B	A+
Montgomery, IL	B+	B+	B
Boulder Hill, IL	A-	A	A-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

North Aurora is similar versus other cities of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in cities with comparable overall population in the city‘s boundaries.

Similar City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Clive, IA	C+	D	D
Wexford, PA	A	A+	A+
White Oak, OH	D+	C	C
East Falmouth, MA	A	B+	B+
East Amherst, NY	A+	A+	A+
Douglas, AZ	D+	D	D
Destin, FL	A-	B+	B+
Dallas, NC	B-	B-	B-
Cypress Quarters, FL	A+	A	A
Cudahy, WI	C-	B-	B-

Considering only the crime rate, North Aurora is safer than the Illinois state average and safer than the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in North Aurora, IL average SchoolGrade of D, with 27% actual proficiency versus 33% projected; overall, schools underperform expectations. See North Aurora schools on SchoolGrade

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