Anaheim, CA Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Anaheim Police Department serves the city of Anaheim, CA in Orange County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 18,002 violent crimes and 37,528 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 95.6 per 100k residents, which is 10.0% below the national average. Property crime averages 211.0 per 100k, 29.0% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 16 hate crime incidents, with motivations including race, religion, and sexual orientation. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.

Violent Crimes

Violent Crime

Grade C
Annual Rate95.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents18,002 (2019-2023)

Rape

Grade B
Annual Rate2.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents593 (2019-2023)

Robbery

Grade D
Annual Rate7.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents1,642 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade F
Annual Rate41.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents5,686 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade D
Annual Rate211.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents37,528 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade D
Annual Rate33.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents6,009 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade C
Annual Rate136.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents24,486 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade F
Annual Rate39.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents6,849 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime95.6C18002106.2-10.0%
Property Crime211.0D37528163.6+29.0%
Rape2.9B5933.5-17.7%
Robbery7.9D16425.8+35.3%
Aggravated Assault41.7F568622.3+87.2%
Burglary33.5D600924.0+39.5%
Larceny136.4C24486116.4+17.2%
Motor Vehicle Theft39.9F684922.2+80.0%

Crime Trends

Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation

Total reported hate crimes: 16 (2019-2023)

Targeted Group Incidents
Anti-Asian 1
Anti-Female 1
Anti-Jewish 1
Anti-Gay (Male) 3
Anti-Other Christian 2
Anti-Islamic (Muslim) 1
Anti-Hispanic or Latino 3
Anti-Multiple Races, Group 1
Anti-Black or African American 1
Anti-Multiple Religions, Group 1
Anti-Other Race/Ethnicity/Ancestry 1

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Costa Mesa 0 miles
C 97.8
F 279.5
Violent: 2.3% higher
Property: 32.5% higher
Cypress 0 miles
A 26.6
B 129.1
Violent: 72.1% lower
Property: 38.8% lower
Garden Grove 0 miles
A 27.4
B 136.3
Violent: 71.4% lower
Property: 35.4% lower
Huntington Beach 0 miles
A 62.4
B 138.8
Violent: 34.7% lower
Property: 34.2% lower
Newport Beach 0 miles
B 76.8
C 170.3
Violent: 19.7% lower
Property: 19.3% lower