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Anaheim vs Stockton: 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 Stockton's 23.8 per 1,000, making Anaheim 10% safer overall. Anaheim earns a B- safety grade compared to Stockton's C+. Both figures are based on 2023 FBI Uniform Crime Report data.

B-

Anaheim

California

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

Stockton

California

Overall GradeC+
Violent CrimeC+
Property CrimeB-
Crime Rate23.8/1K
Percentile48%

Head-to-Head Crime Comparison

MetricAnaheimStockton
Overall Crime Rate21.5/1K23.8/1K
Violent Crime Rate375.9388.0
Property Crime Rate1769.61994.0
Murder Rate6.97.2
Assault Rate310.1323.1
Robbery Rate55.435.8
Burglary Rate235.2267.0
Theft Rate1454.61365.0
Vehicle Theft Rate388.5269.7

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 6 and Stockton is safer in 3.

Victim Odds Comparison

In Anaheim, you have a 1 in 47 chance of being a crime victim per year vs 1 in 42 in Stockton.

Full Safety Reports

B-
Anaheim, California Safety ReportFull crime breakdown, FAQs, and trends
C+
Stockton, California Safety ReportFull crime breakdown, FAQs, and trends

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Anaheim safer than Stockton?
As of 2026, Anaheim is 10% safer overall, with a crime rate of 21.5 per 1,000 residents compared to Stockton's 23.8. Anaheim earns a B- safety grade vs Stockton's C+. Based on 2023 FBI UCR data.
Which city has more violent crime, Anaheim or Stockton?
Stockton has more violent crime at 388 per 100,000 residents. Anaheim is safer for violent crime. The national average is 363.8 per 100,000.
What is the crime rate in Anaheim vs Stockton?
Anaheim has a crime rate of 21.5 per 1,000 (violent: 376/100K, property: 1770/100K). Stockton has 23.8 per 1,000 (violent: 388/100K, property: 1994/100K).
Should I move to Anaheim or Stockton?
From a safety perspective, Anaheim has lower crime rates across most categories. However, safety is just one factor. Anaheim (pop. 341,008) and Stockton (pop. 324,597) differ in cost of living, job market, climate, and culture. Anaheim's B- safety grade is a plus, but research all factors before deciding.
How do Anaheim and Stockton compare for property crime?
Anaheim has lower property crime at 1770 per 100K vs Stockton's 1994. 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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