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Stockton vs Irvine: Crime & Safety Comparison (2026)

Updated October 2026 · Based on 2023 FBI UCR data

Stockton has a crime rate of 23.8 per 1,000 residents vs Irvine's 11.6 per 1,000, making Irvine 51% safer overall. Irvine earns a B+ safety grade compared to Stockton's C+. Both figures are based on 2023 FBI Uniform Crime Report data.

C+

Stockton

California

Overall GradeC+
Violent CrimeC+
Property CrimeB-
Crime Rate23.8/1K
Percentile48%
B+

Irvine

California

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

Head-to-Head Crime Comparison

MetricStocktonIrvine
Overall Crime Rate23.8/1K11.6/1K
Violent Crime Rate388.060.0
Property Crime Rate1994.01100.0
Murder Rate7.20.9
Assault Rate323.142.6
Robbery Rate35.813.2
Burglary Rate267.0172.1
Theft Rate1365.0730.0
Vehicle Theft Rate269.7262.4

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

Victim Odds Comparison

In Stockton, you have a 1 in 42 chance of being a crime victim per year vs 1 in 86 in Irvine.

Full Safety Reports

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Stockton safer than Irvine?
As of 2026, Irvine is 51% safer overall, with a crime rate of 11.6 per 1,000 residents compared to Stockton's 23.8. Irvine earns a B+ safety grade vs Stockton's C+. Based on 2023 FBI UCR data.
Which city has more violent crime, Stockton or Irvine?
Stockton has more violent crime at 388 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 Stockton vs Irvine?
Stockton has a crime rate of 23.8 per 1,000 (violent: 388/100K, property: 1994/100K). Irvine has 11.6 per 1,000 (violent: 60/100K, property: 1100/100K).
Should I move to Stockton or Irvine?
From a safety perspective, Irvine has lower crime rates across most categories. However, safety is just one factor. Stockton (pop. 324,597) 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 Stockton and Irvine compare for property crime?
Irvine has lower property crime at 1100 per 100K vs Stockton's 1994. 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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