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Is Oakdale, California Safe?

Population 23,246 · Safer than 41% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Oakdale is a smaller community of 23,246 people with a C+ safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 200.9 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,271 per 100K.

Oakdale Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricOakdaleCalifornia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate310.3333.9363.8
Property Crime Rate1698.82099.21,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate182.0--268.2
Theft Rate1271.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate171.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC+

200.9 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

310/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC+

1699/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Oakdale

Violent crime in Oakdale is close to the national average. The rate of 310.3 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1698.8 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,271 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Oakdale Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault182
068% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery58
092% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary230
085% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,271
091% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft171
054% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Oakdale Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Oakdale
310.3
State
333.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Oakdale
1698.8
State
2099.2
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Oakdale Safety

Is Oakdale safe?
It depends on where in Oakdale you are. The city gets a C+ overall, with violent crime close to the national average and property crime close to the national average. Some areas are safer than others.
What is the crime rate in Oakdale?
200.9 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 310.3 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1698.8 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Oakdale safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Oakdale 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 Oakdale?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Oakdale generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Oakdale police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Oakdale?
Crime rates have held steady in Oakdale, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C+ grade.
How does Oakdale compare to other cities in California?
Middle of the pack for California. Oakdale isn't the safest option in the state, but it's not the most concerning either, ranking around the 45th percentile among California cities.
How safe is Oakdale to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Oakdale?
Mixed. Violent crime is close to 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 41th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Oakdale?
310.3 per 100,000, which is 15% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (182), robbery (58), and murder (3.0) per 100,000.

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2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report data and Census Bureau population estimates. Safety grades calculated using national and state-level crime rate distributions. Not a substitute for local law enforcement guidance.

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