The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Murphy Creek, Aurora, CO: Crime Maps and Statistics

Crime per Capita in Murphy Creek

The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in Murphy Creek.

 

Murphy Creek, Aurora, CO Map of Crime Rates
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C

Overall Crime Grade™

B-
C-
Other Crime Grade
C+

$1.56 million

Cost of Crime™ for Murphy Creek, Aurora, CO

In 2025, crime will cost $1,353 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Murphy Creek 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 Murphy Creek, Aurora, CO Safe?

The C grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly higher than that of the average US neighborhood. Murphy Creek ranks in the 44th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 44% of neighborhoods but less safe than 56%. This analysis applies only to Murphy Creek's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby neighborhoods.

The crime rate in Murphy Creek is 39.83 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Murphy Creek Residents generally consider the southwest part of the neighborhood to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Murphy Creek varies by area - ranging from 1 in 21 in the north areas to 1 in 29 in the southwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the west parts of Murphy Creek, Aurora, CO see the most incidents - about 31 per year. In contrast, the northwest part of the neighborhood has the fewest, with approximately 4 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Murphy Creek, Aurora, CO

The total projected cost of crime in Murphy Creek for 2025 is $1,563,919. This translates to approximately $445 per resident and $1,353 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.0% of the median household income in Murphy Creek. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 62.5%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 26.1%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.3%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Murphy Creek Compared to Other Neighborhoods?

Murphy Creek, Aurora, CO: $445
Lodo, Denver, CO: $1926
Briargate, Colorado Springs, C: $400
Colorado: $704
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Murphy Creek is $445 per year, which is $19 less than the national average and $259 less than Aurora's city average. Below we compare neighborhoods similar to Murphy Creek:
  • In Lodo, Denver, CO, crime costs $1,926 per person, which is $1,481 more than in Murphy Creek.
  • In Briargate, Colorado Springs, C, crime costs $400 per person, which is $45 less than in Murphy Creek

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Murphy Creek for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Murphy Creek
Cost per Murphy Creek Resident
Murder
$159,332
$45
Rape/Sexual Assault
$166,042
$47
Robbery
$57,115
$16
Assault
$248,904
$71
Kidnapping
$71,373
$20
Vehicle Theft
$158,218
$45
Burglary
$57,238
$16
Theft
$384,492
$109
Arson
$10,665
$3
Vandalism
$123,804
$35
Animal Cruelty
$7,106
$2
Drug Crimes
$93,885
$27
Identity Theft
$25,745
$7
Total Cost of Crime
$1,563,919
$445

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Murphy Creek, Aurora, CO

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 Murphy Creek totals $1,949,309 ($555 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $3,513,229 ($999 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 Murphy Creek 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 central part of the neighborhood 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 Murphy Creek has 1, have the same problem. Of Murphy Creek’s 3,515 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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Murphy Creek 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 Murphy Creek residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
2.466
Robbery
0.5166
Rape
0.7791
Murder
0.0241
Total Violent Crime
3.785 (B-)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
21.12
Vehicle Theft
2.907
Burglary
1.795
Arson
0.1256
Total Property Crime
25.95 (C-)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.3349
Drug Crimes
3.611
Vandalism
4.930
Identity Theft
0.9463
Animal Cruelty
0.2733
Total "Other" Rate
10.10 (C+)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Neighborhoods

Compared to surrounding neighborhoods, the rate of crime in Murphy Creek is similar. The table below shows Crime Grades for neighborhoods close to Murphy Creek.

Nearby Neighborhood
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
B+
A+
B+
B
A
B+
B-
B+
B
B
A
B+
C
B+
C+
D+
C
D+
C-
C+
C-
C-
B
C-
C-
C
C-
D+
C
D

Crime Maps and Rates for Neighborhood with Similar Populations

Murphy Creek is lower versus other neighborhoods of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in neighborhoods with comparable overall population in the neighborhood‘s boundaries.

Similar Neighborhood
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
D
F
F
C+
B+
B+
A+
A-
A-
C-
C
C
A+
A
A
F
C+
C+
C-
C
C
F
F
F
B-
C-
C-
A
B+
B+

Considering only the crime rate, Murphy Creek is safer than the Colorado state average and less safe than the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Murphy Creek, Aurora, CO average SchoolGrade of C+, with 38% actual proficiency versus 35% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See Murphy Creek schools on SchoolGrade

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