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Is Port Hueneme, California Safe?

Population 20,987 · Safer than 38% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Port Hueneme is a smaller community of 20,987 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 207 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,389 per 100K.

Port Hueneme Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricPort HuenemeCalifornia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate378.8333.9363.8
Property Crime Rate1691.42099.21,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate274.0--268.2
Theft Rate1389.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate287.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

207 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

379/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC+

1691/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Port Hueneme

Violent crime in Port Hueneme is close to the national average. The rate of 378.8 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1691.4 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,389 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Port Hueneme Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault274
01.0x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery67
01.1x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary202
075% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,389
099% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft287
090% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Port Hueneme Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Port Hueneme
378.8
State
333.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Port Hueneme
1691.4
State
2099.2
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Port Hueneme Safety

Is Port Hueneme safe?
Not especially. Port Hueneme earns a C with a crime rate of 207 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 Port Hueneme?
207 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 378.8 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1691.4 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Port Hueneme safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Port Hueneme 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 Port Hueneme?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Port Hueneme generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Port Hueneme police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Port Hueneme?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Port Hueneme's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C grade overall.
How does Port Hueneme compare to other cities in California?
Below average for the state. Port Hueneme ranks behind about 71% of California cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 0.9x the national rate.
How safe is Port Hueneme 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 Port Hueneme?
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 38th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Port Hueneme?
378.8 per 100,000, which is 4% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (274), robbery (67), and murder (3.0) per 100,000.

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