Crime & Safety in Oakland, CA

Detailed crime statistics, safety scores, and law enforcement data.

Oakland has a violent crime rate of 1,925 per 100,000 residents, 407% above the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 1,158.3 per 100,000, robbery at 680.4, rape at 68.0. The murder rate is 18.6 per 100,000 (above the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 7,257 per 100,000, 270% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 4,165, burglary at 787, vehicle theft at 2,279 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 43 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Oakland receives a safety grade of F.

Crime Rates: Oakland vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent1,925.3/100K
407% above US avg
Murder18.6/100K
196% above US avg
Rape68.0/100K
Robbery680.4/100K
Assault1,158.3/100K

Property Crime

Total Property7,256.5/100K
270% above US avg
Burglary786.8/100K
Theft4,164.7/100K
Vehicle Theft2,278.9/100K
Arson26.2/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)43

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
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