Ojai, California Crime Rate

4 years of data (20202024) · Population: 7,412

Key Insights

  • Ojai has a safety grade of B with a violent crime rate of 269.8 per 100,000 residents (national avg: 359.1).
  • Violent crime rose 124.8% from the previous year.
  • Crime trajectory: worsening — based on 4 years of data.
  • Safer than 29% of all cities in the OpenCrime database.
  • Violent-to-property crime ratio: 0.35 (above national average).
Violent Crime Rate
269.8
+124.8% YoY
Murder Rate
0.0
0 murders
Property Crime Rate
769.0
57 total
vs National Avg
-25%
National: 359.1

2024 Crime Breakdown

Violent Crime: 20

Murder0
Rape0
Robbery2
Aggravated Assault18

Property Crime: 57

Burglary5
Larceny-Theft49
Motor Vehicle Theft3
Arson2

Year-over-Year Comparison

YearPopulationViolent CrimeViolent RateMurdersProperty CrimeProperty Rate
20247,41220269.8057769.0
20237,4999120.0066880.1
20227,566452.9072951.6
20207,469340.201061419.2

Crime Rate Trends

Murder Rate Trend

B
Safety Grade for Ojai

Based on violent crime rate of 269.8 per 100K (national avg: 359.1)

Crime Trajectory
📉 Worsening
How is this calculated? →
Safety Percentile
Safer than 29% of cities

Similar Cities

Cities with similar population and crime profile (in different states):

National Arrest Demographics

The FBI does not publish per-city arrest demographic breakdowns. At the national level, arrest data shows significant racial disparities influenced by policing patterns, poverty concentration, and systemic factors.

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer, Table 8 — Offenses Known to Law Enforcement by State by City. Rates per 100,000 residents.