Is Oakland, California a Safe Place To Live - Crime in Oakland, CA

Is Oakland, California safe place to live?
Is Oakland, California a nice place to live? Is crime rate higher in Oakland? What is the crime rate in Oakland city? Let's find out.

  • The overall crime rate in Oakland, California is 175% higher than national average.
  • The violent crime rate of Oakland is 233% higher than national average.
  • While the property crime rate of Oakland is 164% higher than national average.
  • You have 1 in 75 chance of being victim of violent crime.
  • You have 1 in 19 chance of being victim of property crime.
    • Crime Cases
    28275
    Violent : 5653
    Property : 22622
    Total Crime
    175% NAT. AVG.
    150% STATE AVG.
    6456.6 (per 100k)
    Violent Crime
    233% NAT. AVG.
    192% STATE AVG.
    1290.9 (per 100k)
    Property Crime
    164% NAT. AVG.
    142% STATE AVG.
    5165.7 (per 100k)
    Chance Of Being A Victim Of Crime In Oakland
    Violent crime
    1 in 75
    Property crime
    1 in 19
    Robbery
    1 in 170
    Burglary
    1 in 167
    Assault
    1 in 156
    Car Theft
    1 in 63
    Oakland : Property Crime Ranking
    Ranking Total
    Crime    		 Property
    Crime    		 Burglary Larceny Car
    Thefts
    In California 1 1 7 2 1
    In USA 80 112 435 295 4
    Oakland : Violent Crime Ranking
    Ranking Violent
    Crime    		 Murder Robbery Assault Rape
    In California 2 2 1 6 3
    In USA 75 115 3 251 318

    Violent Crime


    Crime Type Count Oakland
    		California
    		 Country
    Per 100,000 People
    Violent Crime 5653 1290.9 442.05 387.8
    Murder 102 23.3 5.6 6.5
    Robbery 2479 566.1 113.61 73.9
    Assault 2710 618.8 288.68 279.7
    Rape 362 82.7 34.16 27.7
    Property Crime


    Crime Type Count Oakland
    		 California
    		 Country
    Per 100,000 People
    Property Crime 22622 5165.7 2138.93 1,958.2
    Burglary 2537 579.3 369.66 314.2
    Larceny 13373 3053.7 1341.7 1,398
    Car Theft 6712 1532.7 427.56 246
    Violent Crime Comparison
    Property Crime Comparison