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Fresno vs Santa Clarita: Crime & Safety Comparison (2026)

Updated October 2026 · Based on 2023 FBI UCR data

Fresno has a crime rate of 23.4 per 1,000 residents vs Santa Clarita's 23.4 per 1,000, making Fresno 0% safer overall. Fresno earns a C+ safety grade compared to Santa Clarita's C+. Both figures are based on 2023 FBI Uniform Crime Report data.

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Fresno

California

Overall GradeC+
Violent CrimeC+
Property CrimeB-
Crime Rate23.4/1K
Percentile49%
C+

Santa Clarita

California

Overall GradeC+
Violent CrimeC+
Property CrimeB-
Crime Rate23.4/1K
Percentile49%

Head-to-Head Crime Comparison

MetricFresnoSanta Clarita
Overall Crime Rate23.4/1K23.4/1K
Violent Crime Rate430.6437.5
Property Crime Rate1912.41901.7
Murder Rate5.87.1
Assault Rate333.7307.8
Robbery Rate85.765.1
Burglary Rate217.5327.5
Theft Rate1400.31366.8
Vehicle Theft Rate324.2350.5

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, Fresno is safer in 4 and Santa Clarita is safer in 4, with 1 tied.

Victim Odds Comparison

In Fresno, you have a 1 in 43 chance of being a crime victim per year vs 1 in 43 in Santa Clarita.

Full Safety Reports

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Fresno, California Safety ReportFull crime breakdown, FAQs, and trends
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Santa Clarita, California Safety ReportFull crime breakdown, FAQs, and trends

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fresno safer than Santa Clarita?
As of 2026, Fresno is 0% safer overall, with a crime rate of 23.4 per 1,000 residents compared to Santa Clarita's 23.4. Fresno earns a C+ safety grade vs Santa Clarita's C+. Based on 2023 FBI UCR data.
Which city has more violent crime, Fresno or Santa Clarita?
Santa Clarita has more violent crime at 438 per 100,000 residents. Fresno is safer for violent crime. The national average is 363.8 per 100,000.
What is the crime rate in Fresno vs Santa Clarita?
Fresno has a crime rate of 23.4 per 1,000 (violent: 431/100K, property: 1912/100K). Santa Clarita has 23.4 per 1,000 (violent: 438/100K, property: 1902/100K).
Should I move to Fresno or Santa Clarita?
From a safety perspective, Fresno has lower crime rates across most categories. However, safety is just one factor. Fresno (pop. 555,549) and Santa Clarita (pop. 228,430) differ in cost of living, job market, climate, and culture. Fresno's C+ safety grade is a plus, but research all factors before deciding.
How do Fresno and Santa Clarita compare for property crime?
Santa Clarita has lower property crime at 1902 per 100K vs Fresno's 1912. 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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