Aurora, MO Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Aurora Police Department serves the city of Aurora, MO in Lawrence County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 662 violent crimes and 1,186 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 199.7 per 100k residents, which is 88.0% above the national average. Property crime averages 372.7 per 100k, 127.8% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Motor Vehicle Theft had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 1 hate crime incidents, with motivations including race, religion, and sexual orientation. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade FAggravated Assault
Grade CProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FBurglary
Grade FLarceny
Grade BMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade ACrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 199.7 | F | 662 | 106.2 | +88.0% |
| Property Crime | 372.7 | F | 1186 | 163.6 | +127.8% |
| Aggravated Assault | 26.6 | C | 171 | 22.3 | +19.6% |
| Burglary | 279.5 | F | 201 | 24.0 | +1063.3% |
| Larceny | 79.9 | B | 853 | 116.4 | -31.4% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 13.3 | A | 122 | 22.2 | -40.0% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 1 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Black or African American | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marionville | 11 miles | A 47.7 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 76.1% lower Property: N/A |
| Mount Vernon | 11 miles | N/A 0.0 | D 218.7 | Violent: N/A Property: 41.3% lower |
| Pierce City | 11 miles | F 307.2 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 53.9% higher Property: N/A |
| Verona | 11 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Exeter | 20 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |