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Is Moorpark, California Safe?

Population 35,023 · Safer than 13% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Crime in Moorpark runs high. The city's D- grade puts it below 87% of US cities, with violent crime close to the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,989 per 100K.

Moorpark Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricMoorparkCalifornia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate396.8333.9363.8
Property Crime Rate2399.12099.21,832.3
Murder Rate9.0--5.7
Assault Rate331.0--268.2
Theft Rate1989.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate312.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD-

279.6 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

397/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD-

2399/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Moorpark

Violent crime in Moorpark is close to the national average. The rate of 396.8 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2399.1 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,989 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Assault is notable at 331 per 100K, above the national 268.2.

Moorpark Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder9
01.6x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault331
01.2x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery84
01.3x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary280
01.0x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,989
01.4x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft312
098% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Moorpark Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Moorpark
396.8
State
333.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Moorpark
2399.1
State
2099.2
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Moorpark Safety

Is Moorpark safe?
Not especially. Moorpark earns a D- with a crime rate of 279.6 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs close to the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Moorpark?
279.6 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 396.8 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2399.1 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Moorpark safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Moorpark's D- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,989 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Moorpark?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Moorpark generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Moorpark police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Moorpark?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Moorpark's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D- grade overall.
How does Moorpark compare to other cities in California?
Below average for the state. Moorpark ranks behind about 90% of California cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Moorpark to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Moorpark?
Bad. A D- grade and 279.6 per-thousand rate put Moorpark below 87% of US cities. Violent crime at 397 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Moorpark?
396.8 per 100,000, which is 9% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (331), robbery (84), and murder (9.0) per 100,000.

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