Santa Ana, CA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Santa Ana Police Department serves the city of Santa Ana, CA in Orange County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 13,545 violent crimes and 25,520 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 75.2 per 100k residents, which is 29.2% below the national average. Property crime averages 168.9 per 100k, 3.2% 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 94 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 BAnnual Rate75.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents13,545 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate2.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents705 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade CAnnual Rate6.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents1,524 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade CAnnual Rate25.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents3,519 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate168.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents25,520 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade CAnnual Rate28.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents4,111 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate103.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents15,844 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade FAnnual Rate36.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents5,352 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 75.2 | B | 13545 | 106.2 | -29.2% |
| Property Crime | 168.9 | C | 25520 | 163.6 | +3.2% |
| Rape | 2.3 | A | 705 | 3.5 | -35.5% |
| Robbery | 6.5 | C | 1524 | 5.8 | +11.9% |
| Aggravated Assault | 25.1 | C | 3519 | 22.3 | +12.5% |
| Burglary | 28.3 | C | 4111 | 24.0 | +17.8% |
| Larceny | 103.8 | B | 15844 | 116.4 | -10.8% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 36.1 | F | 5352 | 22.2 | +62.9% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 94 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Arab | 2 |
| Anti-White | 2 |
| Anti-Jewish | 3 |
| Anti-Buddhist | 2 |
| Anti-Catholic | 6 |
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 7 |
| Anti-Protestant | 9 |
| Anti-Transgender | 6 |
| Anti-Other Religion | 6 |
| Anti-Other Christian | 6 |
| Anti-Islamic (Muslim) | 1 |
| Anti-Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| Anti-Multiple Races, Group | 2 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 19 |
| Anti-Multiple Religions, Group | 5 |
| Anti-Other Race/Ethnicity/Ancestry | 3 |
| Anti-Eastern Orthodox (Russian, Greek, Other) | 2 |
| Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) | 7 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anaheim | 0 miles | C 95.6 | D 211.0 | Violent: 27.2% higher Property: 24.9% higher |
| Costa Mesa | 0 miles | C 97.8 | F 279.5 | Violent: 30.1% higher Property: 65.5% higher |
| Cypress | 0 miles | A 26.6 | B 129.1 | Violent: 64.5% lower Property: 23.5% lower |
| Garden Grove | 0 miles | A 27.4 | B 136.3 | Violent: 63.6% lower Property: 19.3% lower |
| Huntington Beach | 0 miles | A 62.4 | B 138.8 | Violent: 17.0% lower Property: 17.8% lower |