Crime Safety Grade

Santa Ana, CA Crime Rate

Lower crime than 87% of U.S. cities

Safety varies across 66+ neighborhoods — see the safest areas below

Is Santa Ana Safe?

With an overall crime index of 66, Santa Ana has a 34% lower crime rate than the national average. Your chance of becoming a victim of violent crime is 1 in 313. However, safety varies dramatically by neighborhood, with areas like Santa Ana Memorial Park earning an A+ grade while Downtown Santa Ana rates C-.

Crime Index Comparison

Santa Ana

California Avg

109

National Avg

100

100 = national average. Higher values indicate more crime.

Crime Index

34% below average

Violent Crime

20% below average

Property Crime

27% below average

Safe Areas

97%

Neighborhoods rated A or B

Your chance of violent crime in Santa Ana

1 in 313

Property crime: 1 in 342

Where Is It Safe in Santa Ana?

Safest Neighborhoods

Santa Ana Memorial Park

Median income: $72,437

A+ 2

Rosewood Baker

Median income: $59,280

A+ 3

Grand Sunrise

Median income: $68,779

A+ 4

Central City

Median income: $93,020

A+ 5

Madison Park

Median income: $65,164

A+ 6

Casa Bonita

Median income: $59,381

A+ 7

Centennial Park

Median income: $70,517

A+ 8

Metro Classic

Median income: $93,150

A+ 9

Bella Vista

Median income: $45,984

A+ 10

Valley Adams

Median income: $82,234

A+

Areas with Higher Crime

C- 2

C 3

B- 4

B 5

Bristol Memory Coalition

B+ 6

B+ 7

B+ 8

B+ 9

B+ 10

B+

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Santa Ana Crime Breakdown

Highest Risk

Robbery · 12% above avg

Lowest Risk

Burglary · 52% below avg

Crime Type	Index	vs National	vs California
Murder Violent	77	▼ 23%	▼ 21%
Assault Violent	49	▼ 51%	▼ 62%
Robbery Violent	112	▲ 12%	▲ 5%
Burglary Property	48	▼ 52%	▼ 59%
Larceny / Theft Property	65	▼ 35%	▼ 4%
Vehicle Theft Property	106	▲ 6%	▲ 26%

Violent vs Property Crime

Neighborhood Safety Distribution

All Santa Ana Neighborhoods

#	Neighborhood	Grade	Crime Index	Median Income
1	Grand Sunrise	A+	27	$68,779
2	Centennial Park	A+	19	$70,517
3	Santa Ana Memorial Park	A+	38	$72,437
4	Rosewood Baker	A+	23	$59,280
5	Metro Classic	A+	9	$93,150
6	Central City	A+	25	$93,020
7	Madison Park	A+	25	$65,164
8	Bella Vista	A+	44	$45,984
9	Casa Bonita	A+	20	$59,381
10	Valley Adams	A+	16	$82,234
11	William Square	A	60	$75,904
12	Casa de Santiago	A	7	$150,641
13	Bradford Place	A	37	$97,234
14	North Tustin	A	49	$166,064
15	Saddleback View	A	59	$71,051
16	Delhi	A	54	$65,964
17	Mid City	A	45	$61,945
18	Pico-Lowell	A	40	$60,512
19	Artesia Pilar	A	37	$69,384
20	New Horizons	A	42	$75,852
21	Edna Park	A	25	$93,533
22	Thornton Park	A	29	$92,145
23	Republic Homes	A	21	$85,096
24	Floral Park	A	38	$142,358
25	Windsor Village	A	55	$103,828
26	Bristol / Warner	A	35	$80,494
27	Shadow Run	A	48	$81,202
28	Cedar Evergreen Co-Op	A	46	$56,890
29	Concord	A	37	$93,905
30	West Floral Park	A	51	$91,203
31	Morning Sunwood	A	36	$102,699
32	Young Square	A	50	$85,057
33	Fisher Park	A	22	$121,844
34	Meredith Parkwood	A	41	$94,717
35	Heninger Park	A	68	$44,838
36	Marbury Park	A	47	$98,256
37	Lyon Street	A-	58	$47,381
38	Eastside	A-	61	$58,375
39	Sandpointe	A-	51	$102,568
40	Flower Park	A-	76	$32,089
41	South Coast	A-	67	$71,718
42	Sunwood Central	A-	55	$62,172
43	Washington Square	A-	92	$67,472
44	Morrison / Eldridge Park	A-	66	$68,434
45	Willard	A-	71	$45,257
46	Santa Ana Triangle	A-	94	$39,796
47	Logan	A-	72	$43,882
48	French Court	A-	107	$47,710
49	French Park	A-	103	$45,237
50	Lacy	A-	126	$42,033
51	Windsor Village North	A-	105	$62,383
52	Cornerstone Village	A-	99	$37,162
53	Santa Anita	A-	83	$56,851
54	Riverview West	B+	84	$65,818
55	Riverview	B+	77	$74,290
56	Park Santiago	B+	125	$98,227
57	Portola Park	B+	116	$96,998
58	Mar-Les	B+	108	$62,071
59	Fairhaven	B+	115	$75,476
60	Bristol Memory Coalition	B+	109	$60,486
61	Fairbridge Square	B	172	$86,271
62	Northwest Santa Ana	B	129	$55,994
63	Riverglen	B	133	$54,455
64	West Grove Valley	B-	94	$91,891
65	Laurelhurst	C	163	$79,335
66	Downtown Santa Ana	C-	198	$26,726

Santa Ana Crime by Zip Code

Santa Ana Demographics & Cost of Living

Population

332,610

Median Income

$72,406

Home Value

$524,793

Median Rent

$1,626

Home Ownership

46%

Racial Demographics

White

45.5%

Black

1.8%

Hispanic

74.1%

Asian

13.7%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the crime rate in Santa Ana?

Santa Ana has an overall crime index of 66, which is below the national average of 100. Approximately 97% of neighborhoods in Santa Ana are rated A or B for safety.

Is Santa Ana safe to live in?

Santa Ana has a crime safety grade of B. Average crime. Safety varies significantly by neighborhood, so it is important to research specific areas before moving.

What are the safest neighborhoods in Santa Ana?

The safest neighborhoods in Santa Ana based on crime data include Santa Ana Memorial Park, Rosewood Baker, Grand Sunrise, Central City, and Madison Park. These areas have the lowest crime indices in the city.

How does Santa Ana crime compare to the national average?

Santa Ana's overall crime index is 66 compared to the national average of 100, meaning crime is 34% lower than the typical US city.

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