Oxnard, CA Crime Rates & Map

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3%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

9%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

5%

Property crime NAT. AVG.

Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2021 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2022; this is the most current data available.

Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Oxnard_{/100k people}	California_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	5,066	n/a (estimate)	2,412	2,581	2,346
Murder	8	n/a	3.8	5.6	6.5
Rape	81	n/a	38.6	34.2	38.4
Robbery	274	n/a	130.4	113.6	73.9
Assault	380	n/a	180.9	288.7	279.7
Violent crime	743	n/a (estimate)	354	442	388
Burglary	638	n/a	303.7	369.7	314.2
Theft	2,907	n/a	1,383.9	1,341.7	1,398.0
Vehicle theft	778	n/a	370.4	427.6	246.0
Property crime	4,323	n/a (estimate)	2,058	2,139	1,958

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Crime Quick Facts

Oxnard crime rates are 3% higher than the national average
Violent crimes in Oxnard are 9% lower than the national average
In Oxnard you have a 1 in 42 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Oxnard is safer than 27% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Oxnard has increased by 3%

Oxnard crime map

The Oxnard crime map provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Oxnard 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 Oxnard crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Oxnard 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 Oxnard (per 100,000 people)

The above illustration depicts the number of crimes committed daily in Oxnard, per 100,000 residents. In Oxnard, the total number of daily crimes is 1.07 times less than the California average and 1.03 times more than the national average. Violent daily crime statistics in Oxnard are 1.25 times less than the California average and 1.10 times less than the national average. For property crime, Oxnard has a daily crime rate that is 1.04 times less than the California average and 1.05 times more than the daily national average.

How Safe is Oxnard (higher is better)

Are people any safer living in Oxnard in comparison to other California communities and all other areas throughout the United States? When we look at all cities across America, is Oxnard safe? The evidence provided by these graphs show Oxnard being safer than 40% of cities in California and 27% of cities across the United States. This is evident by tracking California cities as well as all US cities over a one year period to contrast crime statistics as they relate to Oxnard. In conclusion, Oxnard ranks below average compared to the rest of the United States.

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Oxnard

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Oxnard is 1 in 283

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Oxnard is 1 in 49

The chance of being a victim of crime in Oxnard is 1 in 42

Wondering what the chances are that you fall victim to a crime in Oxnard? In Oxnard, CA you have a 1 in 283 chance of becoming a victim of violent crime. Violent crimes include murder, rape, robbery and assault. With regards to property crime, you have a 1 in 49 chance of becoming a victim. Property crimes include burglary, theft and motor vehicle theft. Overall, you have a 1 in 42 chance of becoming a victim of crime in Oxnard.

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

The year over year crime rate per 100,000 people for Oxnard is an accurate tool for tracking the rise and fall of crime, and in determining if living in Oxnard has become safer or more dangerous. The year over year data displayed in the graph shows that violent crimes have increased by 3% in Oxnard, while property crimes in Oxnard have increased by 3%. Total crime has increased by 3% year over year.

Oxnard police department

Item	Oxnard	California	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	391	51,506	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	1.9	3.6	3.3

There are a total of 391 Oxnard police officers. This results in 1.9 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 46.4% less than the California average and 40.4% less than the National average.

Sex offenders in California

State	Total offenders	California_/100K	National_/100K
California	79,891	232	266

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}
Channel Islands Beach, CA	2,954	69	336	405
Casa Conejo, CA	3,180	184	893	1,077
Camarillo, CA	66,630	75	1,160	1,235
Saticoy, CA	1,287	224	1,084	1,308
Oak View, CA	4,472	269	1,301	1,570
Santa Paula, CA	30,283	342	1,463	1,805
Port Hueneme, CA	22,126	264	1,804	2,068
Oxnard, CA	204,752	354	2,058	2,412

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Fontana, CA	205,228	308	1,156	1,464
Tacoma, WA	205,602	1,182	6,732	7,914
Fayetteville, NC	203,670	955	2,857	3,812
Moreno Valley, CA	202,061	387	2,381	2,768
Montgomery, AL	201,717	612	4,269	4,881
Oxnard, CA	204,752	354	2,058	2,412

Source: The Oxnard, CA crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2021. 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.