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Long Beach vs Santa Clarita: Crime & Safety Comparison (2026)

Updated October 2026 · Based on 2023 FBI UCR data

Long Beach has a crime rate of 23.2 per 1,000 residents vs Santa Clarita's 23.4 per 1,000, making Long Beach 1% safer overall. Long Beach 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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Long Beach

California

Overall GradeC+
Violent CrimeC+
Property CrimeB-
Crime Rate23.2/1K
Percentile49%
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Santa Clarita

California

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

Head-to-Head Crime Comparison

MetricLong BeachSanta Clarita
Overall Crime Rate23.2/1K23.4/1K
Violent Crime Rate407.8437.5
Property Crime Rate1911.21901.7
Murder Rate8.07.1
Assault Rate286.3307.8
Robbery Rate63.165.1
Burglary Rate244.1327.5
Theft Rate1294.81366.8
Vehicle Theft Rate276.5350.5

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, Long Beach is safer in 7 and Santa Clarita is safer in 2.

Victim Odds Comparison

In Long Beach, 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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Long Beach, 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 Long Beach safer than Santa Clarita?
As of 2026, Long Beach is 1% safer overall, with a crime rate of 23.2 per 1,000 residents compared to Santa Clarita's 23.4. Long Beach earns a C+ safety grade vs Santa Clarita's C+. Based on 2023 FBI UCR data.
Which city has more violent crime, Long Beach or Santa Clarita?
Santa Clarita has more violent crime at 438 per 100,000 residents. Long Beach is safer for violent crime. The national average is 363.8 per 100,000.
What is the crime rate in Long Beach vs Santa Clarita?
Long Beach has a crime rate of 23.2 per 1,000 (violent: 408/100K, property: 1911/100K). Santa Clarita has 23.4 per 1,000 (violent: 438/100K, property: 1902/100K).
Should I move to Long Beach or Santa Clarita?
From a safety perspective, Long Beach has lower crime rates across most categories. However, safety is just one factor. Long Beach (pop. 450,469) and Santa Clarita (pop. 228,430) differ in cost of living, job market, climate, and culture. Long Beach's C+ safety grade is a plus, but research all factors before deciding.
How do Long Beach and Santa Clarita compare for property crime?
Santa Clarita has lower property crime at 1902 per 100K vs Long Beach's 1911. 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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