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Is San Buenaventura (Ventura), California Safe?

Population 109,914 · Safer than 28% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

San Buenaventura (Ventura) earns a C- safety grade with 231.8 crimes per 1,000 residents. Violent crime runs below the national average, putting the city behind 72% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,639 per 100K.

San Buenaventura (Ventura) Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricSan Buenaventura (Ventura)California AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate302.5333.9363.8
Property Crime Rate2015.42099.21,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate187.0--268.2
Theft Rate1639.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate212.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

231.8 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

303/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

2015/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for San Buenaventura (Ventura)

Violent crime in San Buenaventura (Ventura) is below the national average. The rate of 302.5 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2015.4 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,639 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

San Buenaventura (Ventura) Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault187
070% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery66
01.0x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary229
085% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,639
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft212
067% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How San Buenaventura (Ventura) Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

San Buenaventura (Ventura)
302.5
State
333.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

San Buenaventura (Ventura)
2015.4
State
2099.2
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About San Buenaventura (Ventura) Safety

Is San Buenaventura (Ventura) safe?
Not especially. San Buenaventura (Ventura) earns a C- with a crime rate of 231.8 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in San Buenaventura (Ventura)?
231.8 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 302.5 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2015.4 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is San Buenaventura (Ventura) safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. San Buenaventura (Ventura)'s C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,639 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in San Buenaventura (Ventura)?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in San Buenaventura (Ventura) generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the San Buenaventura (Ventura) police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in San Buenaventura (Ventura)?
Yes, there's been an uptick. San Buenaventura (Ventura)'s crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C- grade overall.
How does San Buenaventura (Ventura) compare to other cities in California?
Below average for the state. San Buenaventura (Ventura) ranks behind about 67% of California cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is San Buenaventura (Ventura) to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in San Buenaventura (Ventura)?
Bad. A C- grade and 231.8 per-thousand rate put San Buenaventura (Ventura) below 72% of US cities. Violent crime at 303 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in San Buenaventura (Ventura)?
302.5 per 100,000, which is 17% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (187), robbery (66), and murder (5.0) per 100,000.

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