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Oakland vs Santa Ana: Crime & Safety Comparison (2026)

Updated October 2026 · Based on 2023 FBI UCR data

Oakland has a crime rate of 27.3 per 1,000 residents vs Santa Ana's 27.2 per 1,000, making Santa Ana 0% safer overall. Santa Ana earns a C safety grade compared to Oakland's C. Both figures are based on 2023 FBI Uniform Crime Report data.

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Oakland

California

Overall GradeC
Violent CrimeC
Property CrimeC+
Crime Rate27.3/1K
Percentile39%
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Santa Ana

California

Overall GradeC
Violent CrimeC+
Property CrimeC
Crime Rate27.2/1K
Percentile39%

Head-to-Head Crime Comparison

MetricOaklandSanta Ana
Overall Crime Rate27.3/1K27.2/1K
Violent Crime Rate483.2412.8
Property Crime Rate2243.22310.0
Murder Rate6.18.4
Assault Rate332.4344.1
Robbery Rate122.982.3
Burglary Rate242.5346.5
Theft Rate1707.01818.6
Vehicle Theft Rate538.5585.8

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, Oakland is safer in 6 and Santa Ana is safer in 3.

Victim Odds Comparison

In Oakland, you have a 1 in 37 chance of being a crime victim per year vs 1 in 37 in Santa Ana.

Full Safety Reports

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Oakland, California Safety ReportFull crime breakdown, FAQs, and trends
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Santa Ana, California Safety ReportFull crime breakdown, FAQs, and trends

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Oakland safer than Santa Ana?
As of 2026, Santa Ana is 0% safer overall, with a crime rate of 27.2 per 1,000 residents compared to Oakland's 27.3. Santa Ana earns a C safety grade vs Oakland's C. Based on 2023 FBI UCR data.
Which city has more violent crime, Oakland or Santa Ana?
Oakland has more violent crime at 483 per 100,000 residents. Santa Ana is safer for violent crime. The national average is 363.8 per 100,000.
What is the crime rate in Oakland vs Santa Ana?
Oakland has a crime rate of 27.3 per 1,000 (violent: 483/100K, property: 2243/100K). Santa Ana has 27.2 per 1,000 (violent: 413/100K, property: 2310/100K).
Should I move to Oakland or Santa Ana?
From a safety perspective, Santa Ana has lower crime rates across most categories. However, safety is just one factor. Oakland (pop. 440,838) and Santa Ana (pop. 315,586) differ in cost of living, job market, climate, and culture. Santa Ana's C safety grade is a plus, but research all factors before deciding.
How do Oakland and Santa Ana compare for property crime?
Oakland has lower property crime at 2243 per 100K vs Santa Ana's 2310. 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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