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Irvine, California: crime rate and local statistics
FBI figures for 2025 show 0.78 violent crimes per 1,000 people in Irvine, 82% lower than the rate across California (4.3). Its median household earns $136,719 and the median home value is $1,191,500. About 311,690 people live in Irvine.
Last updated . Crime: FBI 2025. Income and housing: Census ACS 2020-2024. Road work: October 11, 2026.
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What is the crime rate in Irvine?
The FBI's 2025 figures put Irvine at 0.78 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (251 in all). For comparison, that is 82% lower than the California rate (4.3) and 76% lower than the national rate (3.3). There were also 3,676 property crimes, a rate of 11.4 per 1,000. Violent crimes fell 13% between 2022 and 2025 (287 to 251).
| Offense (2025) | Irvine count | Per 1,000 | California per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 251 | 0.78 | 4.3 | 3.3 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.00 | 0.03 | 0.04 |
| Rape | 41 | 0.13 | 0.33 | 0.36 |
| Robbery | 57 | 0.18 | 0.95 | 0.49 |
| Aggravated assault | 153 | 0.48 | 3.0 | 2.4 |
| Property crime | 3,676 | 11.4 | 17.9 | 15.3 |
| Burglary | 547 | 1.7 | 2.8 | 1.9 |
| Larceny-theft | 2,961 | 9.2 | 12.0 | 11.4 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 168 | 0.52 | 3.2 | 2.0 |
How has crime in Irvine changed since 2021?
| Year | Violent crimes | Property crimes | Murders |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | not reported in full | – | – |
| 2022 | 287 | 5,023 | 4 |
| 2023 | 281 | 4,892 | 2 |
| 2024 | 270 | 4,423 | 5 |
| 2025 | 251 | 3,676 | 0 |
Most crime never reaches the police, so these are reported crimes, a floor rather than the full count. In 2024 about half of violent crimes (48%) and about 3 in 10 property crimes (31%) were reported to police (U.S. Justice Department, National Crime Victimization Survey). Rates also depend on how completely each agency reports to the FBI. City figures are the Irvine Police Department's own reports.
How does Irvine compare with California?
The median household income in Irvine is $136,719, 38% higher than the California median ($99,122). The median owner-occupied home is worth $1,191,500 by owners' estimates, and half of renters pay more than $2,997 a month. About 311,690 people live on 66 square miles of land, roughly 4,750 per square mile. The city lies in Orange County.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | Irvine | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 311,690 | 39,287,377 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $136,719 | $99,122 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $1,191,500 | $734,700 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $2,997 | $2,036 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 5.9% | 6.6% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 10.8% | 12.0% | 12.5% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 70.6% | 37.1% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 44.5% | 55.9% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 34.0 | 37.9 | 38.9 |
What environmental sites and hazards are in Irvine?
1 Superfund site is on or proposed for EPA's National Priorities List in Irvine: El Toro Marine Corps Air Station. A listing means EPA is managing a long-term cleanup; it does not by itself mean anyone is exposed today.
The National Inventory of Dams lists 7 high-hazard dams in Irvine. None is rated Poor or Unsatisfactory; 7 are rated Satisfactory or Fair. Tallest on the list: Rattlesnake Canyon (79 ft) and Sand Canyon (58 ft). “High hazard” describes what lies downstream (people would probably die if the dam failed), not how likely the dam is to fail.
Orange County carries a “Very High” overall rating in FEMA's National Risk Index. Of the seven hazards on our map, FEMA rates these highest: river flooding (Very High), earthquakes (Very High), wildfire (Relatively High) and heat waves (Relatively High). The index compares counties with each other and also weighs how vulnerable and resilient a community is, so it is a long-run estimate, not a forecast.
Is there road construction in Irvine?
No highway work zones were listed in Irvine city limits in the October 11, 2026 state feed. Some states publish only part of their road work in open feeds, so check the state's 511 site before you travel. The map's layer refreshes every morning.
See today's work zones on the map →
How many schools, nursing homes and parks are in or near Irvine?
Federal school lists place 53 public and 32 private schools within Irvine. 1 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing home is in the city. Within about 15 miles: 7 state parks or recreation areas: Bolsa Chica State Beach, Chino Hills State Park, Corona del Mar State Beach, Crystal Cove State Park and Doheny State Beach and 2 more.
Gun shops, liquor stores and Planned Parenthood in Irvine
Gun shops
One gun shop with a public storefront is on the map inside the Irvine city limits, plus 1 more licensed dealer without a public storefront (not shown). On the ATF list: Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World (Irvine).
Liquor stores
4 liquor stores are on the map inside the Irvine city limits: Bevmo (Irvine), Mj Fine Wine & Spirits (Irvine), Old World Liquor (Irvine) and Uncle Fossil Wine & Spirits (Irvine).
Planned Parenthood
There is no Planned Parenthood health center inside the Irvine city limits on the map.
See them on the map: gun shops · liquor stores →
Sources: ATF licensee list (Sept 2026); state liquor licence lists, OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps (non-official); HHS Title X directory and CMS NPPES.
Common questions
What is the crime rate in Irvine?
In 2025, Irvine had 0.78 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (251 reported), 82% lower than the California rate (4.3). The property-crime rate was 11.4 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in Irvine?
$136,719 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024), compared with $99,122 for California.
How much do homes cost in Irvine?
The median value of owner-occupied homes is $1,191,500 (Census ACS 2020-2024), against $734,700 statewide.
What natural hazards affect Irvine?
Orange County carries a “Very High” overall rating in FEMA's National Risk Index. Of the seven hazards on our map, FEMA rates these highest: river flooding (Very High), earthquakes (Very High), wildfire (Relatively High) and heat waves (Relatively High).
Nearby cities
Tustin, CA (4 mi) · Lake Forest, CA (6 mi) · Aliso Viejo, CA (7 mi) · Santa Ana, CA (8 mi) · Mission Viejo, CA (8 mi) · Costa Mesa, CA (8 mi)
More: California statewide numbers · county page: Orange County · Sex-offender registry search (NSOPW)
Where do these numbers come from?
- Crime: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting, agency counts 2021-2025 (Return A); state and national rates: FBI estimated crimes.
- Income, housing, education: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year, table B19013 (median household income) and related tables, for the Census place Irvine city.
- Land area: Census 2024 Gazetteer. Hazards: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (December 2025), county scores (county level).
- Superfund: U.S. EPA, Superfund site boundaries and NPL status (October 2026). Dams: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, National Inventory of Dams (public map service, October 2026).
- Work zones: State departments of transportation, via the U.S. DOT Work Zone Data Exchange (WZDx) and state 511 feeds; refreshed every morning (snapshot October 11, 2026).
- Schools: National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE public school locations 2024-25; budgets: U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances, fiscal year 2024; National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE Private School geocodes (Private School Survey 2023-24). Nursing homes: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Nursing Home Provider Information and Penalties (September 2026).
- Parks: USGS Protected Areas Database of the U.S. (PAD-US 4.1); state park agencies' open data (CA, NY, PA, TN, TX, FL, NJ, KY, HI, UT, MT and others); OpenStreetMap contributors for some hours, phones, fees and camping; U.S. National Park Service: unit boundaries (Land Resources Division), Acreage Report (Sept 30, 2026), park pages on nps.gov (hours, fees), Visitor Use Statistics (2025).
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