Crime Rate in Oakland, California (2024)
Current crime statistics, safety grade, and trends for Oakland based on FBI data.
Key Insights
- →Oakland has a violent crime rate of 1925.3 per 100,000 residents, 436% above the national average.
- →The murder rate in Oakland is 18.6 per 100K, with 81 homicides reported in 2024.
- →Violent crime decreased by 47.1% compared to the previous year.
- →Oakland's violent crime rate is above the California state average of 486.0/100K.
435,042
Population
1925.3
Violent Rate
18.6
Murder Rate
7230.3
Property Rate
Safety Grade
Year-over-Year Change
Violent crime in Oakland decreased by -47.1% from the previous year. The city is currently on a worsening trajectory.
Crime Composition
Breakdown of violent crimes in Oakland by type:
1.0%
Murder
3.5%
Rape
35.3%
Robbery
60.2%
Assault
How Oakland Compares
Multi-Year Trend
| Year | Population | Violent Rate | Murder Rate | Property Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 435,042 | 1925.3 | 18.6 | 7230.3 |
| 2023 | 425,484 | 3640.6 | 27.7 | 10117.4 |
| 2022 | 428,374 | 1521.1 | 28.3 | 6474.9 |
| 2020 | 437,923 | 1290.9 | 23.3 | 5165.7 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the crime rate in Oakland?
Oakland has a violent crime rate of 1925.3 per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 7230.3 per 100,000 residents, based on 2024 FBI data.
Is Oakland safe?
Oakland receives a safety grade of F based on its crime rates compared to other US cities. The city ranks in the 100th percentile for safety.
How does Oakland compare to the national average?
Oakland's violent crime rate of 1925.3/100K is above the national average of 359.1/100K. Its property crime rate is above the national average of 1955.0/100K.