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Is Camarillo, California Safe?

Population 68,652 · Safer than 37% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Camarillo earns a C safety grade with 209 crimes per 1,000 residents. Violent crime runs below the national average, putting the city behind 63% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,450 per 100K.

Camarillo Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricCamarilloCalifornia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate237.2333.9363.8
Property Crime Rate1852.92099.21,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate153.0--268.2
Theft Rate1450.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate423.0--318.3

All rates per 100,000 residents. 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report + Census Bureau population estimates.

Overall SafetyC

209 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

237/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1853/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Camarillo

Violent crime in Camarillo is below the national average. The rate of 237.2 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1852.9 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,450 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Camarillo Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault153
057% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery51
081% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary266
099% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,450
01.0x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft423
01.3x national avgAvg: 318.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. Vertical marker = national average.

How Camarillo Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Camarillo
237.2
State
333.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Camarillo
1852.9
State
2099.2
National
1832.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. National averages from 2023 FBI UCR data.

Frequently Asked Questions About Camarillo Safety

Is Camarillo safe?
Not especially. Camarillo earns a C with a crime rate of 209 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Camarillo?
209 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 237.2 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1852.9 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Camarillo safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Camarillo has a C grade, so it's not the safest destination, but tourist areas generally see less violent crime than the citywide average suggests.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Camarillo?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Camarillo generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Camarillo police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Camarillo?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Camarillo's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C grade overall.
How does Camarillo compare to other cities in California?
Below average for the state. Camarillo ranks behind about 65% of California cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Camarillo to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Camarillo?
Mixed. Violent crime is below the national average, and property crime is close to the national average. It's not great, but it's not the worst either, landing at the 37th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Camarillo?
237.2 per 100,000, which is 35% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (153), robbery (51), and murder (4.0) per 100,000.

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