Crime & Safety in Santa Ana, CA

Detailed crime statistics, safety scores, and law enforcement data.

Santa Ana has a violent crime rate of 498 per 100,000 residents, 31% above the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 331.9 per 100,000, robbery at 106.7, rape at 54.8. The murder rate is 4.8 per 100,000 (below the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 1,722 per 100,000, 12% below the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 1,168, burglary at 229, vehicle theft at 317 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 238 fatal traffic crashes. The area has experienced 364 federally declared disasters. Overall, Santa Ana receives a safety grade of F.

Crime Rates: Santa Ana vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent498.2/100K
31% above US avg
Murder4.8/100K
23% below US avg
Rape54.8/100K
Robbery106.7/100K
Assault331.9/100K

Property Crime

Total Property1,722.2/100K
12% below US avg
Burglary229.5/100K
Theft1,168.2/100K
Vehicle Theft316.8/100K
Arson7.7/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)238
FEMA Disasters364

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
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