Gilroy, CA Crime Map

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions About Crime in Gilroy, CA

Is Gilroy, CA safe to live in?

Yes — Gilroy earns an overall City-wide Safety Rating of B (Safe), and the data behind that grade is striking: every single one of the 11 neighborhoods analyzed received either an A or a B. That means 54.5% of neighborhoods hold an A grade and the remaining 45.5% hold a B grade, producing a combined safe-neighborhood rate of 100% — no neighborhood fell into C, D, or F territory. Top-rated areas like Sunrise Park (A+) and Lions Creek (A) anchor the city's strong safety profile, while even the relative lower end — Miller Avenue (B-) — still sits comfortably in the safe range. For context, Gilroy's median household income of $107,729 and a poverty rate of just 6.9% reflect the socioeconomic stability that tends to correlate with lower crime levels.

What is the crime rate in Gilroy, CA?

Gilroy's crime landscape is best understood through its grade distribution rather than abstract numbers. Across all 11 analyzed neighborhoods, the city earned an overall crime grade of C on a citywide basis — a composite that accounts for regional comparisons — yet every individual neighborhood scored B- or higher. The highest-crime areas relative to the rest of Gilroy include Miller Avenue (B-), Downtown Gilroy (B+), and Las Animas (B+), where property-related incidents such as theft and vehicle break-ins are more frequently reported. By contrast, low-density, higher-income enclaves like Mesa Ridge (population 163, median income $122,507) and Mesa Ranch (population 116, median income $131,625) maintain Grade A ratings. The city's unemployment rate of 5.8% and relatively low population density of 1,289 people per square mile help keep crime figures contained compared to denser Bay Area cities.

What are the safest neighborhoods in Gilroy?

Six of Gilroy's 11 neighborhoods earned a Grade A, making more than half the city's communities among the safest you'll find in Santa Clara County. Here's how they stack up by grade and median income:

• Sunrise Park — A+: The city's top-ranked neighborhood, with a median household income of $169,182 and a population of 651. It is statistically the safest community in Gilroy by a meaningful margin.
• Lions Creek — A: Home to 1,390 residents and a median income of $159,475, Lions Creek pairs affluence with consistently low crime incident rates.
• Mesa Ridge — A: A small enclave of 163 residents with a median income of $122,507; low density contributes directly to its strong grade.
• Mesa Ranch — A-: With only 116 residents and a median income of $131,625, Mesa Ranch is one of Gilroy's quietest and safest pockets.
• Ventana at Los Arroyos — A-: 950 residents, median income $103,641 — a solid mid-size neighborhood with an excellent safety record.
• Harvest Park — A-: The largest A-grade neighborhood at 2,893 residents, with a median income of $101,282, demonstrating that safety scales well in Gilroy's planned communities.

Even neighborhoods just outside the A tier — like Eagle Ridge (B+, median income $135,270) and Crestwood (B+, 3,829 residents) — post strong numbers that most cities would envy.

Which areas of Gilroy have higher crime?

"Higher crime" in Gilroy is a relative term — every neighborhood still grades B- or better. That said, the areas with the most reported incidents compared to the city average are Miller Avenue (B-), Downtown Gilroy (B+), Las Animas (B+), and Crestwood (B+). Downtown Gilroy, with a population of 6,987 and a median income of $61,474 — the lowest of any analyzed neighborhood — sees the typical urban-core pattern of higher foot traffic correlating with more property crime reports. Miller Avenue's B- is the only grade below B+ in the entire dataset, making it the area most worth monitoring on the Gilroy crime map, though it remains well within the "safe" classification. Residents in these neighborhoods are encouraged to use standard precautions: secure vehicles, report suspicious activity to the Gilroy Police Department, and stay engaged with neighborhood watch programs.

Is Gilroy a good place to raise a family?

The data makes a compelling case. Gilroy's median household income of $107,729 sits well above the national median, and the median home value of $719,383 reflects strong demand for housing in a city where 100% of neighborhoods grade B or higher for safety. The poverty rate of 6.9% is low, and the unemployment rate of 5.8% is moderate. Family-friendly neighborhoods like Harvest Park (A-, 2,893 residents) and Crestwood (B+, 3,829 residents) offer the combination of community size, safety grades, and income stability that families typically prioritize. The city's median rent of $1,929 also provides rental options for families not yet ready to purchase in a market where the median home exceeds $700,000. On balance, Gilroy's safety grades, economic indicators, and neighborhood variety make it a well-rounded choice for families relocating within the South Bay or Silicon Valley corridor.

How does Gilroy's safety compare across its neighborhoods?

Gilroy's neighborhood safety data is unusually consistent. The grade spread runs from A+ (Sunrise Park) to B- (Miller Avenue) — a remarkably tight range for a city of 114,461 residents. There are no failing neighborhoods, no D-grade communities, and no C-grade areas at all. The 6 Grade-A neighborhoods account for 54.5% of analyzed communities, while the 5 Grade-B neighborhoods make up the other 45.5%. Income plays a visible role: the three highest-income neighborhoods — Sunrise Park ($169,182), Lions Creek ($159,475), and Eagle Ridge ($135,270) — all grade A or B+. Conversely, Downtown Gilroy, with the lowest median income at $61,474, earns a B+, which still reflects a safe environment even in the city's commercial and higher-density core. This consistency suggests that Gilroy's public safety infrastructure and community engagement are effective across diverse socioeconomic contexts.