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Anaheim vs Irvine: Crime & Safety Comparison (2026)

Updated October 2026 · Based on 2023 FBI UCR data

Anaheim has a crime rate of 21.5 per 1,000 residents vs Irvine's 11.6 per 1,000, making Irvine 46% safer overall. Irvine earns a B+ safety grade compared to Anaheim's B-. Both figures are based on 2023 FBI Uniform Crime Report data.

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Anaheim

California

Overall GradeB-
Violent CrimeC+
Property CrimeB-
Crime Rate21.5/1K
Percentile54%
B+

Irvine

California

Overall GradeB+
Violent CrimeB+
Property CrimeB+
Crime Rate11.6/1K
Percentile78%

Head-to-Head Crime Comparison

MetricAnaheimIrvine
Overall Crime Rate21.5/1K11.6/1K
Violent Crime Rate375.960.0
Property Crime Rate1769.61100.0
Murder Rate6.90.9
Assault Rate310.142.6
Robbery Rate55.413.2
Burglary Rate235.2172.1
Theft Rate1454.6730.0
Vehicle Theft Rate388.5262.4

Crime rates per 100,000 residents. 2023 FBI Uniform Crime Report data. Lower rates are better (safer).

Category Winner Summary

Out of 9 crime categories, Anaheim is safer in 0 and Irvine is safer in 9.

Victim Odds Comparison

In Anaheim, you have a 1 in 47 chance of being a crime victim per year vs 1 in 86 in Irvine.

Full Safety Reports

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Anaheim, California Safety ReportFull crime breakdown, FAQs, and trends
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Irvine, California Safety ReportFull crime breakdown, FAQs, and trends

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Anaheim safer than Irvine?
As of 2026, Irvine is 46% safer overall, with a crime rate of 11.6 per 1,000 residents compared to Anaheim's 21.5. Irvine earns a B+ safety grade vs Anaheim's B-. Based on 2023 FBI UCR data.
Which city has more violent crime, Anaheim or Irvine?
Anaheim has more violent crime at 376 per 100,000 residents. Irvine is safer for violent crime. The national average is 363.8 per 100,000.
What is the crime rate in Anaheim vs Irvine?
Anaheim has a crime rate of 21.5 per 1,000 (violent: 376/100K, property: 1770/100K). Irvine has 11.6 per 1,000 (violent: 60/100K, property: 1100/100K).
Should I move to Anaheim or Irvine?
From a safety perspective, Irvine has lower crime rates across most categories. However, safety is just one factor. Anaheim (pop. 341,008) and Irvine (pop. 318,764) differ in cost of living, job market, climate, and culture. Irvine's B+ safety grade is a plus, but research all factors before deciding.
How do Anaheim and Irvine compare for property crime?
Irvine has lower property crime at 1100 per 100K vs Anaheim's 1770. The national average is 1,832 per 100K. Theft is the most common property crime in both cities.

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2023 FBI Uniform Crime Report data and Census Bureau population estimates. Safety grades calculated using national crime rate distributions. Not a substitute for local law enforcement guidance.

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