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Is Elk Grove, California Safe?

Population 185,007 · Safer than 29% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

A C- grade for Elk Grove means there's room for concern. The 230.3 per-thousand crime rate and violent crime close to the national average tell the story. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,181 per 100K.

Elk Grove Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricElk GroveCalifornia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate386.4333.9363.8
Property Crime Rate1916.42099.21,832.3
Murder Rate7.0--5.7
Assault Rate222.0--268.2
Theft Rate1181.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate406.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

230.3 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

386/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1916/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Elk Grove

Violent crime in Elk Grove is close to the national average. The rate of 386.4 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1916.4 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,181 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Elk Grove Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder7
01.2x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault222
083% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery88
01.4x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary298
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,181
084% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft406
01.3x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Elk Grove Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Elk Grove
386.4
State
333.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Elk Grove
1916.4
State
2099.2
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Elk Grove Safety

Is Elk Grove safe?
Not especially. Elk Grove earns a C- with a crime rate of 230.3 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs close to the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Elk Grove?
230.3 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 386.4 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1916.4 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Elk Grove safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Elk Grove's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,181 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Elk Grove?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Elk Grove generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Elk Grove police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Elk Grove?
Crime rates have held steady in Elk Grove, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C- grade.
How does Elk Grove compare to other cities in California?
Below average for the state. Elk Grove ranks behind about 79% of California cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Elk Grove to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Elk Grove?
Bad. A C- grade and 230.3 per-thousand rate put Elk Grove below 71% of US cities. Violent crime at 386 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Elk Grove?
386.4 per 100,000, which is 6% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (222), robbery (88), and murder (7.0) per 100,000.

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