Gilroy, CA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Gilroy Police Department serves the city of Gilroy, CA in Santa Clara County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 3,032 violent crimes and 6,014 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 113.4 per 100k residents, which is 6.8% above the national average. Property crime averages 249.4 per 100k, 52.5% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 8 hate crime incidents, with motivations including race, religion, and sexual orientation. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate113.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents3,032 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate1.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents173 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade FAnnual Rate13.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents307 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade CAnnual Rate22.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents613 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade DAnnual Rate249.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents6,014 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade DAnnual Rate38.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents740 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade DAnnual Rate164.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents3,759 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade FAnnual Rate45.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,415 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 113.4 | C | 3032 | 106.2 | +6.8% |
| Property Crime | 249.4 | D | 6014 | 163.6 | +52.5% |
| Rape | 1.7 | A | 173 | 3.5 | -50.8% |
| Robbery | 13.9 | F | 307 | 5.8 | +139.8% |
| Aggravated Assault | 22.7 | C | 613 | 22.3 | +1.9% |
| Burglary | 38.4 | D | 740 | 24.0 | +59.7% |
| Larceny | 164.0 | D | 3759 | 116.4 | +40.9% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 45.4 | F | 1415 | 22.2 | +104.5% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 8 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Asian | 1 |
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 2 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 2 |
| Anti-Other Race/Ethnicity/Ancestry | 2 |
| Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hollister | 12 miles | C 96.9 | A 59.4 | Violent: 14.6% lower Property: 76.2% lower |
| Los Gatos | 16 miles | A 37.6 | C 175.5 | Violent: 66.8% lower Property: 29.6% lower |
| Morgan Hill | 16 miles | A 29.1 | A 40.3 | Violent: 74.4% lower Property: 83.9% lower |
| San Jose | 16 miles | D 140.4 | D 240.8 | Violent: 23.8% higher Property: 3.4% lower |
| Santa Clara | 16 miles | A 50.6 | D 251.5 | Violent: 55.4% lower Property: 0.8% higher |