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Stockton vs Santa Ana: 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 Santa Ana's 27.2 per 1,000, making Stockton 12% safer overall. Stockton earns a C+ safety grade compared to Santa Ana's C. Both figures are based on 2023 FBI Uniform Crime Report data.

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Stockton

California

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

Santa Ana

California

Overall GradeC
Violent CrimeC+
Property CrimeC
Crime Rate27.2/1K
Percentile39%

Head-to-Head Crime Comparison

MetricStocktonSanta Ana
Overall Crime Rate23.8/1K27.2/1K
Violent Crime Rate388.0412.8
Property Crime Rate1994.02310.0
Murder Rate7.28.4
Assault Rate323.1344.1
Robbery Rate35.882.3
Burglary Rate267.0346.5
Theft Rate1365.01818.6
Vehicle Theft Rate269.7585.8

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 9 and Santa Ana is safer in 0.

Victim Odds Comparison

In Stockton, you have a 1 in 42 chance of being a crime victim per year vs 1 in 37 in Santa Ana.

Full Safety Reports

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Stockton, California Safety ReportFull crime breakdown, FAQs, and trends
C
Santa Ana, California Safety ReportFull crime breakdown, FAQs, and trends

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Stockton safer than Santa Ana?
As of 2026, Stockton is 12% safer overall, with a crime rate of 23.8 per 1,000 residents compared to Santa Ana's 27.2. Stockton earns a C+ safety grade vs Santa Ana's C. Based on 2023 FBI UCR data.
Which city has more violent crime, Stockton or Santa Ana?
Santa Ana has more violent crime at 413 per 100,000 residents. Stockton is safer for violent crime. The national average is 363.8 per 100,000.
What is the crime rate in Stockton vs Santa Ana?
Stockton has a crime rate of 23.8 per 1,000 (violent: 388/100K, property: 1994/100K). Santa Ana has 27.2 per 1,000 (violent: 413/100K, property: 2310/100K).
Should I move to Stockton or Santa Ana?
From a safety perspective, Stockton has lower crime rates across most categories. However, safety is just one factor. Stockton (pop. 324,597) and Santa Ana (pop. 315,586) differ in cost of living, job market, climate, and culture. Stockton's C+ safety grade is a plus, but research all factors before deciding.
How do Stockton and Santa Ana compare for property crime?
Stockton has lower property crime at 1994 per 100K vs Santa Ana's 2310. 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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