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Is Oxnard, California Safe?

Population 199,651 · Safer than 9% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

With a violent crime rate above the national average, Oxnard faces real safety challenges. It earns a F grade and ranks below 91% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,564 per 100K.

Oxnard Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricOxnardCalifornia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate460.8333.9363.8
Property Crime Rate2530.62099.21,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate360.0--268.2
Theft Rate1564.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate373.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyF

299.1 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD-

461/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeF

2531/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Oxnard

Violent crime in Oxnard is above the national average. The rate of 460.8 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2530.6 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,564 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Assault is notable at 360 per 100K, above the national 268.2.

Oxnard Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault360
01.3x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery78
01.2x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary391
01.4x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,564
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft373
01.2x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Oxnard Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Oxnard
460.8
State
333.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Oxnard
2530.6
State
2099.2
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Oxnard Safety

Is Oxnard safe?
Not especially. Oxnard earns a F with a crime rate of 299.1 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs above the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Oxnard?
299.1 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 460.8 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2530.6 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Oxnard safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Oxnard's F grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,564 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Oxnard?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Oxnard generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Oxnard police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Oxnard?
No. Crime in Oxnard has been trending down, which is good news for the F-rated city.
How does Oxnard compare to other cities in California?
Below average for the state. Oxnard ranks behind about 89% of California cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.4x the national rate.
How safe is Oxnard to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is above the national average. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Oxnard?
Bad. A F grade and 299.1 per-thousand rate put Oxnard below 91% of US cities. Violent crime at 461 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Oxnard?
460.8 per 100,000, which is 27% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (360), robbery (78), and murder (5.0) per 100,000.

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