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Sacramento vs Santa Clarita: 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 Santa Clarita's 23.4 per 1,000, making Sacramento 2% safer overall. Sacramento 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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Sacramento

California

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

California

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

Head-to-Head Crime Comparison

MetricSacramentoSanta Clarita
Overall Crime Rate23/1K23.4/1K
Violent Crime Rate414.0437.5
Property Crime Rate1886.21901.7
Murder Rate8.47.1
Assault Rate276.2307.8
Robbery Rate65.865.1
Burglary Rate279.7327.5
Theft Rate1539.81366.8
Vehicle Theft Rate297.0350.5

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, Sacramento is safer in 6 and Santa Clarita is safer in 3.

Victim Odds Comparison

In Sacramento, 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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Sacramento, 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 Sacramento safer than Santa Clarita?
As of 2026, Sacramento is 2% safer overall, with a crime rate of 23 per 1,000 residents compared to Santa Clarita's 23.4. Sacramento earns a C+ safety grade vs Santa Clarita's C+. Based on 2023 FBI UCR data.
Which city has more violent crime, Sacramento or Santa Clarita?
Santa Clarita has more violent crime at 438 per 100,000 residents. Sacramento is safer for violent crime. The national average is 363.8 per 100,000.
What is the crime rate in Sacramento vs Santa Clarita?
Sacramento has a crime rate of 23 per 1,000 (violent: 414/100K, property: 1886/100K). Santa Clarita has 23.4 per 1,000 (violent: 438/100K, property: 1902/100K).
Should I move to Sacramento or Santa Clarita?
From a safety perspective, Sacramento has lower crime rates across most categories. However, safety is just one factor. Sacramento (pop. 536,449) and Santa Clarita (pop. 228,430) differ in cost of living, job market, climate, and culture. Sacramento's C+ safety grade is a plus, but research all factors before deciding.
How do Sacramento and Santa Clarita compare for property crime?
Sacramento has lower property crime at 1886 per 100K vs Santa Clarita's 1902. 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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