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Is Oroville, California Safe?

Population 20,451 · Safer than 18% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Crime in Oroville runs high. The city's D grade puts it below 82% of US cities, with violent crime close to the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,677 per 100K.

Oroville Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricOrovilleCalifornia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate408.3333.9363.8
Property Crime Rate2227.62099.21,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate304.0--268.2
Theft Rate1677.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate251.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

263.6 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

408/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2228/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Oroville

Violent crime in Oroville is close to the national average. The rate of 408.3 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2227.6 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,677 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Assault is notable at 304 per 100K, above the national 268.2.

Oroville Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault304
01.1x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery92
01.5x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary260
096% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,677
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft251
079% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Oroville Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Oroville
408.3
State
333.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Oroville
2227.6
State
2099.2
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Oroville Safety

Is Oroville safe?
Not especially. Oroville earns a D with a crime rate of 263.6 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 Oroville?
263.6 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 408.3 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2227.6 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Oroville safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Oroville's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,677 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Oroville?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Oroville generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Oroville police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Oroville?
No. Crime in Oroville has been trending down, which is good news for the D-rated city.
How does Oroville compare to other cities in California?
Below average for the state. Oroville ranks behind about 78% of California cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Oroville 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 Oroville?
Bad. A D grade and 263.6 per-thousand rate put Oroville below 82% of US cities. Violent crime at 408 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Oroville?
408.3 per 100,000, which is 12% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (304), robbery (92), and murder (6.0) per 100,000.

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