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San Jose vs Anaheim: Crime & Safety Comparison (2026)

Updated October 2026 · Based on 2023 FBI UCR data

San Jose has a crime rate of 25.9 per 1,000 residents vs Anaheim's 21.5 per 1,000, making Anaheim 17% safer overall. Anaheim earns a B- safety grade compared to San Jose's C+. Both figures are based on 2023 FBI Uniform Crime Report data.

C+

San Jose

California

Overall GradeC+
Violent CrimeC
Property CrimeC+
Crime Rate25.9/1K
Percentile42%
B-

Anaheim

California

Overall GradeB-
Violent CrimeC+
Property CrimeB-
Crime Rate21.5/1K
Percentile54%

Head-to-Head Crime Comparison

MetricSan JoseAnaheim
Overall Crime Rate25.9/1K21.5/1K
Violent Crime Rate498.7375.9
Property Crime Rate2088.91769.6
Murder Rate8.56.9
Assault Rate310.2310.1
Robbery Rate102.255.4
Burglary Rate233.4235.2
Theft Rate1440.11454.6
Vehicle Theft Rate394.7388.5

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, San Jose is safer in 2 and Anaheim is safer in 7.

Victim Odds Comparison

In San Jose, you have a 1 in 39 chance of being a crime victim per year vs 1 in 47 in Anaheim.

Full Safety Reports

C+
San Jose, California Safety ReportFull crime breakdown, FAQs, and trends
B-
Anaheim, California Safety ReportFull crime breakdown, FAQs, and trends

Frequently Asked Questions

Is San Jose safer than Anaheim?
As of 2026, Anaheim is 17% safer overall, with a crime rate of 21.5 per 1,000 residents compared to San Jose's 25.9. Anaheim earns a B- safety grade vs San Jose's C+. Based on 2023 FBI UCR data.
Which city has more violent crime, San Jose or Anaheim?
San Jose has more violent crime at 499 per 100,000 residents. Anaheim is safer for violent crime. The national average is 363.8 per 100,000.
What is the crime rate in San Jose vs Anaheim?
San Jose has a crime rate of 25.9 per 1,000 (violent: 499/100K, property: 2089/100K). Anaheim has 21.5 per 1,000 (violent: 376/100K, property: 1770/100K).
Should I move to San Jose or Anaheim?
From a safety perspective, Anaheim has lower crime rates across most categories. However, safety is just one factor. San Jose (pop. 989,814) and Anaheim (pop. 341,008) differ in cost of living, job market, climate, and culture. Anaheim's B- safety grade is a plus, but research all factors before deciding.
How do San Jose and Anaheim compare for property crime?
Anaheim has lower property crime at 1770 per 100K vs San Jose's 2089. 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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