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Sacramento vs Irvine: Crime & Safety Comparison (2026)

Updated October 2026 · Based on 2023 FBI UCR data

Sacramento has a crime rate of 23 per 1,000 residents vs Irvine's 11.6 per 1,000, making Irvine 50% safer overall. Irvine earns a B+ safety grade compared to Sacramento's C+. Both figures are based on 2023 FBI Uniform Crime Report data.

C+

Sacramento

California

Overall GradeC+
Violent CrimeC+
Property CrimeB-
Crime Rate23/1K
Percentile50%
B+

Irvine

California

Overall GradeB+
Violent CrimeB+
Property CrimeB+
Crime Rate11.6/1K
Percentile78%

Head-to-Head Crime Comparison

MetricSacramentoIrvine
Overall Crime Rate23/1K11.6/1K
Violent Crime Rate414.060.0
Property Crime Rate1886.21100.0
Murder Rate8.40.9
Assault Rate276.242.6
Robbery Rate65.813.2
Burglary Rate279.7172.1
Theft Rate1539.8730.0
Vehicle Theft Rate297.0262.4

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, Sacramento is safer in 0 and Irvine is safer in 9.

Victim Odds Comparison

In Sacramento, you have a 1 in 43 chance of being a crime victim per year vs 1 in 86 in Irvine.

Full Safety Reports

C+
Sacramento, California Safety ReportFull crime breakdown, FAQs, and trends
B+
Irvine, California Safety ReportFull crime breakdown, FAQs, and trends

Weather Comparison: Sacramento vs Irvine

Sacramento Climate Overview

Annual High74.1°F
Annual Low50°F
Annual Rain19.6"
Annual SnowNone
Comfortable Months7
Best MonthSeptember
Worst MonthJanuary
Monthly Temperature
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
ColdComfortableWarm

Irvine Climate Overview

Annual High74.6°F
Annual Low55.1°F
Annual Rain12.8"
Annual SnowNone
Comfortable Months12
Best MonthJune
Worst MonthFebruary
Monthly Temperature
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
ComfortableWarm

Monthly Temperature Comparison

SacramentoIrvineHigh/Low °F range
40°60°80°100°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

Sacramento is 10°F warmer in summer than Irvine, but Sacramento is 7°F colder in winter than Irvine. Sacramento is wetter with 20" of annual rain compared to 13". Irvine has more comfortable weather months (12 vs 7).

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sacramento safer than Irvine?
As of 2026, Irvine is 50% safer overall, with a crime rate of 11.6 per 1,000 residents compared to Sacramento's 23. Irvine earns a B+ safety grade vs Sacramento's C+. Based on 2023 FBI UCR data.
Which city has more violent crime, Sacramento or Irvine?
Sacramento has more violent crime at 414 per 100,000 residents. Irvine is safer for violent crime. The national average is 363.8 per 100,000.
What is the crime rate in Sacramento vs Irvine?
Sacramento has a crime rate of 23 per 1,000 (violent: 414/100K, property: 1886/100K). Irvine has 11.6 per 1,000 (violent: 60/100K, property: 1100/100K).
Should I move to Sacramento or Irvine?
From a safety perspective, Irvine has lower crime rates across most categories. However, safety is just one factor. Sacramento (pop. 536,449) and Irvine (pop. 318,764) differ in cost of living, job market, climate, and culture. Irvine's B+ safety grade is a plus, but research all factors before deciding.
How do Sacramento and Irvine compare for property crime?
Irvine has lower property crime at 1100 per 100K vs Sacramento's 1886. 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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