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7%
Total crime NAT. AVG.
30%
Violent crime NAT. AVG.
3%
Property crime NAT. AVG.
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Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2022 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2023; this is the most current data available.
StatisticReportedincidents/100k peopleOceanside/100k peopleCalifornia/100k peopleNational/100k people
Total crime4,274n/a (estimate)2,4872,8432,324
Murder8n/a4.75.76.3
Rape51n/a29.737.440.0
Robbery173n/a100.7123.566.1
Assault594n/a345.7332.8268.2
Violent crime826n/a (estimate)481500370
Burglary495n/a288.1371.9269.8
Theft2,469n/a1,436.81,499.31,401.9
Vehicle theft484n/a281.7471.9282.7
Property crime3,448n/a (estimate)2,0062,3431,954

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    Crime Quick Facts

    • Oceanside crime rates are 7% higher than the national average
    • Violent crimes in Oceanside are 30% higher than the national average
    • In Oceanside you have a 1 in 41 chance of becoming a victim of crime
    • Oceanside is safer than 25% of the cities in the United States
    • Year over year crime in Oceanside has increased by 6%

    Oceanside crime map



    The Oceanside crime map provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Oceanside as reported by the local law enforcement agencies. Based on the color coded legend above, the crime map outlines the areas with lower crime compared to the areas with higher crime. The Oceanside crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Oceanside crime map does not always indicate that it is a dangerous area for its residents. Areas on the heat map could be inflated if they are located in high traffic areas like airports, sports centers or large parks. Other areas on the heat map could see increased crime rates if they are located in major tourist areas like the downtown core.

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        Daily Crime In Oceanside (per 100,000 people)

        The bar chart above reveals the rate of daily crimes in Oceanside for every 100,000 residents. The Oceanside total amount of daily crime is 1.14 times less than the California average and 1.07 times more than than that of the nation. As for violent crimes, the daily average in Oceanside, is 1.04 times less than the California average, and it is 1.30 times more than the national average. The statistics for property crimes show that Oceanside has a daily crime average that is 1.17 times less than the California average and 1.03 times more than the daily national rate.

        How Safe is Oceanside (higher is better)

        Is Oceanside safe in comparison to other cities in the state of California as well as in comparison to the rest of the areas across the United States. Using the gauges above, which compare crime in Oceanside to other cities in the state and across the country, Oceanside is 32% safer than other cities of California and 25% safer than other cities in the nation. Oceanside has a ranks below average in comparison to other cities in the country.

        Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Oceanside

        The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Oceanside is 1 in 209
        The chance of being a victim of property crime in Oceanside is 1 in 50
        The chance of being a victim of crime in Oceanside is 1 in 41
        Interested in knowing the odds that you will be a crime victim in Oceanside? In Oceanside, you have a 1 in 209 chance of falling victim to a violent crime, such as rape, robbery, assault, or even murder. In terms of property crime, your chances of being a victim are 1 in 50. These crimes include theft, vehicle theft, and burglary. Your overall chance of being a victim of crime in Oceanside, CA is 1 in 41.

        Year Over Year Crime In Oceanside (per 100,000 people)

        An analysis of year to year crime rates in Oceanside, California (per 100,000 people) is a useful indicator of whether the area is becoming a safer or a more dangerous place to live. The amount of violent crime in Oceanside has increased by 9%, the amount of property crime in Oceanside has increased by 5%, and the total amount of crime in Oceanside has increased by 6% year over year.

        Oceanside police department

        Item Oceanside California National
        Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)28251,506558,732
        Police officers & civilians /1000 residents1.63.63.3
        There are a total of 282 Oceanside police officers. This results in 1.6 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 54.4% less than the California average and 49.3% less than the National average.

        Sex offenders in California

        State Total offenders California /100K National /100K
        California79,891232266
        There are a total of 79,891 sex offenders in California. This yields a total of 232 sex offenders in California per 100,000 residents which is 13% less than the national average.

        Nearby Cities With Low Crime Rates

        City Population Violent crime/100k people Property crime/100k people Total crime/100k people
        Fairbanks Ranch, CA2,92978368446
        Rancho Santa Fe, CA2,65778368446
        Bonsall, CA4,194168789958
        Rainbow, CA2,2111818491,030
        San Marcos, CA96,2192171,0611,278
        Lake San Marcos, CA3,9572731,2801,553
        Encinitas, CA62,9671821,4961,678
        Oceanside, CA175,6944812,0062,487

        Cities with similar population

        City Population Violent crime/100k people Property crime/100k people Total crime/100k people
        Elk Grove, CA173,3702021,3121,514
        Rancho Cucamonga, CA178,0603702,0182,389
        Ontario, CA178,1943232,1292,453
        Santa Rosa, CA178,3913391,3591,698
        Garden Grove, CA172,8003112,1912,502
        Oceanside, CA175,6944812,0062,487
        Source: The Oceanside, CA crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2022. The crime report encompasses more than 18,000 city and state law enforcement agencies reporting data on property and violent crimes. The uniform crime reports program represents approximately 309 million American residents, which results in 98% coverage of metropolitan statistical areas.