Irvine is the Safest City of its size for Part I violent crime, according to FBI data for calendar year 2020. Information released Monday shows Irvine has the lowest rate of violent crime per capita of any city in the nation with a population of 250,000 or more. This is the 16th consecutive year Irvine has had the lowest per capita violent crime rate for its size.

The FBI’s Annual Uniform Crime Report measures Part I crime, which includes murder, rape, robbery, aggravated assault, burglary, larceny-theft, auto theft and arson.

Irvine Mayor Farrah Khan congratulated the Irvine Police Department on this achievement. “I am extremely proud that, once again, the men and women of the Irvine Police Department have worked proactively to keep our residents and businesses safe and truly embody working in partnership with the community,” said Mayor Khan. “The continued partnership of our police department, City Council, residents, and businesses makes Irvine the safest city to live, work, and play.”

Irvine Police Chief Mike Hamel credited the department’s partnership with the community and committed City leadership for its continued success. “Irvine continues to be a safe community due to the strong partnership between the men and women of the Irvine Police Department, our City leaders who always make public safety a top priority, and our residents and business community,” said Chief Hamel. “Showing compassion and being professional, while maintaining public safety will always be our top priority.”

For more information on programs and services provided by the Irvine Police Department, visit irvinepd.org. To view the FBI report, visit https://crime-data-explorer.app.cloud.gov/pages/home.