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Oakland vs Santa Clarita: 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 Clarita's 23.4 per 1,000, making Santa Clarita 14% safer overall. Santa Clarita 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%
C+

Santa Clarita

California

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

Head-to-Head Crime Comparison

MetricOaklandSanta Clarita
Overall Crime Rate27.3/1K23.4/1K
Violent Crime Rate483.2437.5
Property Crime Rate2243.21901.7
Murder Rate6.17.1
Assault Rate332.4307.8
Robbery Rate122.965.1
Burglary Rate242.5327.5
Theft Rate1707.01366.8
Vehicle Theft Rate538.5350.5

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, Oakland is safer in 2 and Santa Clarita is safer in 7.

Victim Odds Comparison

In Oakland, you have a 1 in 37 chance of being a crime victim per year vs 1 in 43 in Santa Clarita.

Full Safety Reports

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Oakland, California Safety ReportFull crime breakdown, FAQs, and trends
C+
Santa Clarita, California Safety ReportFull crime breakdown, FAQs, and trends

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Oakland safer than Santa Clarita?
As of 2026, Santa Clarita is 14% safer overall, with a crime rate of 23.4 per 1,000 residents compared to Oakland's 27.3. Santa Clarita earns a C+ safety grade vs Oakland's C. Based on 2023 FBI UCR data.
Which city has more violent crime, Oakland or Santa Clarita?
Oakland has more violent crime at 483 per 100,000 residents. Santa Clarita is safer for violent crime. The national average is 363.8 per 100,000.
What is the crime rate in Oakland vs Santa Clarita?
Oakland has a crime rate of 27.3 per 1,000 (violent: 483/100K, property: 2243/100K). Santa Clarita has 23.4 per 1,000 (violent: 438/100K, property: 1902/100K).
Should I move to Oakland or Santa Clarita?
From a safety perspective, Santa Clarita has lower crime rates across most categories. However, safety is just one factor. Oakland (pop. 440,838) and Santa Clarita (pop. 228,430) differ in cost of living, job market, climate, and culture. Santa Clarita's C+ safety grade is a plus, but research all factors before deciding.
How do Oakland and Santa Clarita compare for property crime?
Santa Clarita has lower property crime at 1902 per 100K vs Oakland's 2243. 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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