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Is Eloy, Arizona Safe?

Population 19,967 · Safer than 44% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 19,967, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Eloy earns a C+ with violent crime well below the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,277 per 100K.

Eloy Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricEloyArizona AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate208.9326.7363.8
Property Crime Rate1727.52049.51,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate164.0--268.2
Theft Rate1277.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate384.0--318.3

All rates per 100,000 residents. 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report + Census Bureau population estimates.

Overall SafetyC+

193.6 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

209/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1728/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Eloy

Violent crime in Eloy is well below the national average. The rate of 208.9 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1727.5 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,277 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Eloy Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault164
061% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery28
044% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary317
01.2x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,277
091% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft384
01.2x national avgAvg: 318.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. Vertical marker = national average.

How Eloy Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Eloy
208.9
State
326.7
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Eloy
1727.5
State
2049.5
National
1832.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. National averages from 2023 FBI UCR data.

Frequently Asked Questions About Eloy Safety

Is Eloy safe?
It depends on where in Eloy you are. The city gets a C+ overall, with violent crime well below the national average and property crime close to the national average. Some areas are safer than others.
What is the crime rate in Eloy?
193.6 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 208.9 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1727.5 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Eloy safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Eloy has a C+ grade, so it's not the safest destination, but tourist areas generally see less violent crime than the citywide average suggests.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Eloy?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Eloy generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Eloy police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Eloy?
Crime rates have held steady in Eloy, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C+ grade.
How does Eloy compare to other cities in Arizona?
Middle of the pack for Arizona. Eloy isn't the safest option in the state, but it's not the most concerning either, ranking around the 50th percentile among Arizona cities.
How safe is Eloy to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is well below the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Eloy?
Mixed. Violent crime is well below the national average, and property crime is close to the national average. It's not great, but it's not the worst either, landing at the 44th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Eloy?
208.9 per 100,000, which is 43% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (164), robbery (28), and murder (3.0) per 100,000.

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2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report data and Census Bureau population estimates. Safety grades calculated using national and state-level crime rate distributions. Not a substitute for local law enforcement guidance.

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