APD District Realignment Takes Effect Feb. 14
Aurora has continued to grow and change, and the Aurora Police Department is updating its district boundaries to keep pace. This is the first major realignment in many years. The updated map helps create a more balanced distribution of calls for service and staffing throughout the city. As Aurora has expanded, call patterns and population density have shifted, and the new district layout reflects the way our community functions today.
New District Boundaries
The new district structure includes:
District 1 North
District 2 Central
District 3 South
The new map organizes the districts from north to south using two major dividing roads. The districts now run east to west across Aurora. East 6th Avenue will separate the North and Central Districts. East Jewell Ave will separate the Central and South Districts.
Why the Districts Are Changing
One of the main goals of this update is to equalize call loads across all three districts. Some areas of Aurora have historically experienced higher demand for service, which can place extra strain on district resources or longer wait times by residents. By aligning staffing and workload, the new district layout allows officers to respond more efficiently and maintain consistent service throughout the city.
The updated boundaries also support stronger community engagement by giving each district team a more balanced and manageable geographic area. This helps officers spend more time in neighborhoods, build relationships, and address local concerns.
What Residents Should Expect
As the new boundaries take effect, some community members may notice changes to their assigned PAR officer and/or district leadership team. These adjustments help ensure that personnel are aligned with the updated districts and that every neighborhood receives strong support. To determine which District you might live in after the change, check the map below.
What's Next
As the new district boundaries take effect on Feb. 14, APD will continue coordinating with internal and city partners to support a smooth transition. Residents may notice updates to their assigned PAR officer or district leadership as staffing aligns with the new district layout. Specific beats boundaries within each district are still being coordinated.
We are working closely with the City’s Information Technology team and Aurora911 to ensure systems and resources reflect the updated boundaries. Additional interactive mapping tools using ArcGIS are being finalized and will be published when available. These tools will allow residents to explore the new district boundaries, identify their PAR officers, and view updates that may impact police services in their area.
We encourage residents to check the updated district map and revisit this page for the latest information as new tools and resources become available.