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Is Oakland, Tennessee Safe?

Population 10,835 · Safer than 27% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Oakland is a smaller community of 10,835 people with a C- safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 236.5 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,278 per 100K.

Oakland Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricOaklandTennessee AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate313.6334.5363.8
Property Crime Rate2051.32062.11,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate240.0--268.2
Theft Rate1278.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate259.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

236.5 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

314/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2051/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Oakland

Violent crime in Oakland is close to the national average. The rate of 313.6 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2051.3 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,278 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Oakland Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault240
089% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery70
01.1x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary239
089% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,278
091% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft259
081% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Oakland Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Oakland
313.6
State
334.5
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Oakland
2051.3
State
2062.1
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Oakland Safety

Is Oakland safe?
Not especially. Oakland earns a C- with a crime rate of 236.5 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 Oakland?
236.5 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 313.6 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2051.3 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Oakland safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Oakland's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,278 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
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 Tennessee?
Below average for the state. Oakland ranks behind about 66% of Tennessee cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Oakland to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Oakland?
Bad. A C- grade and 236.5 per-thousand rate put Oakland below 73% of US cities. Violent crime at 314 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Oakland?
313.6 per 100,000, which is 14% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (240), robbery (70), 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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