The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Elroy, TX: Crime Maps and Statistics

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	B+
Property Crime Grade	A
Other Crime Grade	A-

Which crimes are included?

$1.34 million

Cost of Crime™ for Elroy, TX

In 2025, crime will cost $1,001 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Elroy in green, the most dangerous in red, and moderately safe areas in yellow. Crime rates on the map are weighted based on both the type and severity of the crime. For more information on how to interpret our crime maps, see the Interpreting the Crime Maps section below.

Is Elroy, TX Safe?

The A grade indicates that the rate of crime is much lower than that of the average US city. Elroy ranks in the 92nd percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 92% of cities but less safe than 8%. This analysis applies only to Elroy's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Elroy is 11.66 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Elroy Residents generally consider the southeast part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Elroy varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 37 in the northwest neighborhoods to 1 in 109 in the southeast.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the southeast parts of Elroy, TX see the most incidents - about 16 per year. In contrast, the southwest part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 1 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Elroy, TX

The total projected cost of crime in Elroy for 2025 is $1,339,744. This translates to approximately $302 per resident and $1,001 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.0% of the median household income in Elroy. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 48.1%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 39.0%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.9%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Elroy Compared to Other Cities?

Elroy, TX:	$302
Mesquite, TX:	$1155
Timberwood Park, TX:	$173
Texas:	$555
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Elroy is $302 per year, which is $162 less than the national average and $253 less than Texas's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Elroy:

In Mesquite, TX, crime costs $1,155 per person, which is $854 more than in Elroy.
In Timberwood Park, TX, crime costs $173 per person, which is $129 less than in Elroy

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Elroy for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.

Crime	Cost to Elroy	Cost per Elroy Resident
Murder	$526,372	$119
Rape/Sexual Assault	$215,170	$48
Robbery	$47,891	$11
Assault	$111,471	$25
Kidnapping	$38,639	$9
Vehicle Theft	$183,137	$41
Burglary	$39,028	$9
Theft	$43,619	$10
Arson	$9,188	$2
Vandalism	$31,413	$7
Animal Cruelty	$3,093	$1
Drug Crimes	$70,745	$16
Identity Theft	$19,978	$4
Total Cost of Crime	$1,339,744	$302

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Elroy, TX

CrimeGrade primarily focuses on tangible costs, but the true impact of crime extends beyond economic. Pain and suffering for victims and their families are difficult to quantify, but research-based methodologies help estimate these effects. Using these methodologies, we calculate that the intangible cost of crime in Elroy totals $4,568,330 ($1,029 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $5,908,074 ($1,331 per resident). All Cost of Crime facts are based on scholarly research done on the cost of crime. Read more about our methodology here.

Interpreting the Crime Maps

When interpreting the Elroy crime map, keep in mind that crime rates are measured per resident. Areas with high visitor traffic, such as shopping districts, may appear to have higher crime rates simply because more crimes occur where people gather - even if few residents live there. For example, the north part of the city has more retail establishments, which can artificially inflate crime rates in that area. Red areas on the map do not necessarily mean a neighborhood is unsafe for residents.

More issues arise with places like airports, parks, and schools. Major airports always look like high-crime locations due to the large number of people and the low population nearby. Parks and designated recreational areas have the same problem. Of Elroy’s 4,440 residents, few live near recreational areas. Because many people visit, crime rates may appear higher even for safe parks. Crime occurs where people gather, whether they live there or not. Before assuming an area is unsafe, consider both per-capita crime rates and total crime counts, as well as the types of destinations nearby.

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Elroy Crime Breakdown

The tables below show which crimes are used to calculate the Crime Grades above. All crime rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 Elroy residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	0.8742
Robbery	0.3429
Rape	0.7993
Murder	0.0631
Total Violent Crime	2.079 (B+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	1.897
Vehicle Theft	2.664
Burglary	0.9692
Arson	0.0857
Total Property Crime	5.615 (A)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1435
Drug Crimes	2.154
Vandalism	0.9903
Identity Theft	0.5813
Animal Cruelty	0.0942
Total "Other" Rate	3.963 (A-)

Individual Elroy Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

Compared to surrounding cities, the rate of crime in Elroy is lower. The table below shows Crime Grades for cities close to Elroy.

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Mustang Ridge, TX	B+	C	B+
Del Valle, TX	B-	C+	B-
Mendoza, TX	B+	D	A
Lytton Springs, TX	B	C-	B+
Dale, TX	B+	C-	B-
Garfield, TX	C-	D-	C
Cedar Creek, TX	D+	C-	D
Creedmoor, TX	A-	B	A-
Niederwald, TX	B-	D+	B
Uhland, TX	B+	C	A-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Elroy is lower versus other cities of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in cities with comparable overall population in the city‘s boundaries.

Similar City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Beulah, MI	B	C	C
Fife Lake, MI	A-	C	C
Emporium, PA	B-	C	C
Elloree, SC	F	F	F
Elizabethville, PA	A	A+	A+
DeLevan, NY	A-	C+	C+
Dayton, WA	D-	D	D
Clymer, PA	B	A-	A-
Christmas, FL	A	B-	B-
Chester, VT	C-	C	C

Considering only the crime rate, Elroy is safer than the Texas state average and safer than the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Elroy, TX average SchoolGrade of D-, with 22% actual proficiency versus 24% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See Elroy schools on SchoolGrade

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