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Is Oakland, New Jersey Safe?

Population 12,837 · Safer than 40% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 12,837, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Oakland earns a C with violent crime below the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,566 per 100K.

Oakland Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricOaklandNew Jersey AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate264.6303.7363.8
Property Crime Rate1770.92034.11,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate160.0--268.2
Theft Rate1566.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate271.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

203.6 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

265/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1771/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Oakland

Violent crime in Oakland is below the national average. The rate of 264.6 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1770.9 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,566 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Oakland Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault160
060% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery66
01.0x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary304
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,566
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft271
085% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Oakland Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Oakland
264.6
State
303.7
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Oakland
1770.9
State
2034.1
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Oakland Safety

Is Oakland safe?
It depends on where in Oakland you are. The city gets a C overall, with violent crime below the national average and property crime close to the national average. Some areas are safer than others.
What is the crime rate in Oakland?
203.6 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 264.6 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1770.9 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Oakland safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Oakland 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 Oakland?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Oakland generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Oakland police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Oakland?
Crime rates have held steady in Oakland, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C grade.
How does Oakland compare to other cities in New Jersey?
Below average for the state. Oakland ranks behind about 68% of New Jersey cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Oakland 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 Oakland?
Mixed. Violent crime is below 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 40th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Oakland?
264.6 per 100,000, which is 27% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (160), robbery (66), and murder (5.0) per 100,000.

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2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report data and Census Bureau population estimates. Safety grades calculated using national and state-level crime rate distributions. Not a substitute for local law enforcement guidance.

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