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Is Oakley, California Safe?

Population 47,583 · Safer than 14% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

With a violent crime rate close to the national average, Oakley faces real safety challenges. It earns a D- grade and ranks below 86% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,915 per 100K.

Oakley Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricOakleyCalifornia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate384.5333.9363.8
Property Crime Rate2392.92099.21,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate224.0--268.2
Theft Rate1915.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate285.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD-

277.7 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

385/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD-

2393/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Oakley

Violent crime in Oakley is close to the national average. The rate of 384.5 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2392.9 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,915 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Oakley Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault224
084% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery96
01.5x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary409
01.5x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,915
01.4x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft285
090% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Oakley Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Oakley
384.5
State
333.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Oakley
2392.9
State
2099.2
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Oakley Safety

Is Oakley safe?
Not especially. Oakley earns a D- with a crime rate of 277.7 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 Oakley?
277.7 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 384.5 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2392.9 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Oakley safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Oakley's D- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,915 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Oakley?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Oakley generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Oakley police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Oakley?
No. Crime in Oakley has been trending down, which is good news for the D--rated city.
How does Oakley compare to other cities in California?
Below average for the state. Oakley ranks behind about 80% of California cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Oakley to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Oakley?
Bad. A D- grade and 277.7 per-thousand rate put Oakley below 86% of US cities. Violent crime at 385 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Oakley?
384.5 per 100,000, which is 6% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (224), robbery (96), and murder (5.0) 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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