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Is Thousand Oaks, California Safe?

Population 122,230 · Safer than 18% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

With a violent crime rate below the national average, Thousand Oaks faces real safety challenges. It earns a D grade and ranks below 82% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,424 per 100K.

Thousand Oaks Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricThousand OaksCalifornia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate269.9333.9363.8
Property Crime Rate2354.92099.21,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate170.0--268.2
Theft Rate1424.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate338.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

262.5 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

270/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD-

2355/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Thousand Oaks

Violent crime in Thousand Oaks is below the national average. The rate of 269.9 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2354.9 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,424 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Thousand Oaks Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault170
063% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery63
0100% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary330
01.2x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,424
01.0x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft338
01.1x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Thousand Oaks Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Thousand Oaks
269.9
State
333.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Thousand Oaks
2354.9
State
2099.2
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Thousand Oaks Safety

Is Thousand Oaks safe?
Not especially. Thousand Oaks earns a D with a crime rate of 262.5 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Thousand Oaks?
262.5 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 269.9 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2354.9 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Thousand Oaks safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Thousand Oaks's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,424 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Thousand Oaks?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Thousand Oaks generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Thousand Oaks police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Thousand Oaks?
Crime rates have held steady in Thousand Oaks, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its D grade.
How does Thousand Oaks compare to other cities in California?
Below average for the state. Thousand Oaks ranks behind about 89% of California cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Thousand Oaks to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Thousand Oaks?
Bad. A D grade and 262.5 per-thousand rate put Thousand Oaks below 82% of US cities. Violent crime at 270 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Thousand Oaks?
269.9 per 100,000, which is 26% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (170), robbery (63), and murder (5.0) per 100,000.

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