Is Garland or Santa Ana Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Santa Ana is safer than Garland (Safety Score 35/100 vs 35/100), with a total crime rate of 2,196 per 100,000 versus 2,222 for Garland — 1% lower. Garland has higher rates in 2 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in violent crime, where Garland has a 53% lower rate.
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Garland | Santa Ana | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 2,221.7 | 2,195.6 | +26.1 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 233.5 | 493.4 | -259.9 |
| Murder Rate | 4.9 | 4.8 | +0.0 |
| Rape Rate | 26.4 | 52.5 | -26.1 |
| Robbery Rate | 60.5 | 106.0 | -45.5 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 140.9 | 329.7 | -188.8 |
| Property Crime Rate | 1,988.2 | 1,702.2 | +286.0 |
| Burglary Rate | 303.3 | 225.6 | +77.8 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 1,283.6 | 1,160.5 | +123.2 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 401.2 | 316.1 | +85.1 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Garland or Santa Ana safer?
Santa Ana is safer with a total crime rate of 2,196 per 100K vs 2,222 for Garland — a 1% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Garland has a violent crime rate of 233.5 per 100K while Santa Ana has 493.4. Garland has lower violent crime.
About Garland, TX
Garland, a large suburb northeast of Dallas, was once known as the "Watermelon Capital of the World." Its diverse population of over 240,000 makes it the 12th most populous city in Texas. With a safety score of 35/100 and a population coverage of 246,255, Garland has a total crime rate of 2,221.7 per 100,000 residents.
About Santa Ana, CA
Santa Ana, the seat of Orange County, sits along the Santa Ana River. Its historic downtown, including the Yost Theater, reflects its rich past. Over 75% of its diverse population identifies as Hispanic or Latino. With a safety score of 35/100 and a population coverage of 310,304, Santa Ana has a total crime rate of 2,195.6 per 100,000 residents.