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Is Anaheim, California Safe?

Population 341,008 · Safer than 30% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

A C- grade for Anaheim means there's room for concern. The 227.8 per-thousand crime rate and violent crime below the national average tell the story. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,591 per 100K.

Anaheim Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricAnaheimCalifornia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate305.1333.9363.8
Property Crime Rate1973.42099.21,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate239.0--268.2
Theft Rate1591.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate424.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

227.8 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

305/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

1973/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Anaheim

Violent crime in Anaheim is below the national average. The rate of 305.1 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1973.4 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,591 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Anaheim Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault239
089% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery48
076% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary267
099% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,591
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft424
01.3x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Anaheim Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Anaheim
305.1
State
333.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Anaheim
1973.4
State
2099.2
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Anaheim Safety

Is Anaheim safe?
Not especially. Anaheim earns a C- with a crime rate of 227.8 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Anaheim?
227.8 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 305.1 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1973.4 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Anaheim safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Anaheim's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,591 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Anaheim?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Anaheim generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Anaheim police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Anaheim?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Anaheim's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C- grade overall.
How does Anaheim compare to other cities in California?
Below average for the state. Anaheim ranks behind about 64% of California cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Anaheim to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Anaheim?
Bad. A C- grade and 227.8 per-thousand rate put Anaheim below 70% of US cities. Violent crime at 305 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Anaheim?
305.1 per 100,000, which is 16% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (239), robbery (48), and murder (6.0) per 100,000.

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