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Is Gilroy, California Safe?

Population 60,764 · Safer than 12% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

With a violent crime rate close to the national average, Gilroy faces real safety challenges. It earns a D- grade and ranks below 88% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,915 per 100K.

Gilroy Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricGilroyCalifornia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate398.3333.9363.8
Property Crime Rate2464.42099.21,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate323.0--268.2
Theft Rate1915.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate223.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD-

286.3 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

398/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD-

2464/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Gilroy

Violent crime in Gilroy is close to the national average. The rate of 398.3 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2464.4 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,915 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Assault is notable at 323 per 100K, above the national 268.2.

Gilroy Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault323
01.2x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery100
01.6x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary311
01.2x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,915
01.4x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft223
070% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Gilroy Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Gilroy
398.3
State
333.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Gilroy
2464.4
State
2099.2
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Gilroy Safety

Is Gilroy safe?
Not especially. Gilroy earns a D- with a crime rate of 286.3 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 Gilroy?
286.3 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 398.3 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2464.4 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Gilroy safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Gilroy's D- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,915 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Gilroy?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Gilroy generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Gilroy police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Gilroy?
Crime rates have held steady in Gilroy, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its D- grade.
How does Gilroy compare to other cities in California?
Below average for the state. Gilroy ranks behind about 84% of California cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Gilroy 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 Gilroy?
Bad. A D- grade and 286.3 per-thousand rate put Gilroy below 88% of US cities. Violent crime at 398 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Gilroy?
398.3 per 100,000, which is 9% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (323), robbery (100), and murder (5.0) 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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