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Is Oak Harbor, Washington Safe?

Population 24,083 · Safer than 39% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Oak Harbor is a smaller community of 24,083 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 204.2 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,205 per 100K.

Oak Harbor Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricOak HarborWashington AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate316.0318.6363.8
Property Crime Rate1725.82054.41,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate226.0--268.2
Theft Rate1205.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate333.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

204.2 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

316/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1726/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Oak Harbor

Violent crime in Oak Harbor is close to the national average. The rate of 316.0 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1725.8 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,205 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Oak Harbor Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault226
084% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery50
079% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary238
088% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,205
086% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft333
01.0x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Oak Harbor Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Oak Harbor
316.0
State
318.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Oak Harbor
1725.8
State
2054.4
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Oak Harbor Safety

Is Oak Harbor safe?
Not especially. Oak Harbor earns a C with a crime rate of 204.2 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 Oak Harbor?
204.2 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 316.0 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1725.8 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Oak Harbor safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Oak Harbor 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 Oak Harbor?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Oak Harbor generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Oak Harbor police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Oak Harbor?
Crime rates have held steady in Oak Harbor, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C grade.
How does Oak Harbor compare to other cities in Washington?
Middle of the pack for Washington. Oak Harbor isn't the safest option in the state, but it's not the most concerning either, ranking around the 46th percentile among Washington cities.
How safe is Oak Harbor 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 Oak Harbor?
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 39th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Oak Harbor?
316.0 per 100,000, which is 13% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (226), robbery (50), 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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