Oakland, CA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Oakland Police Department serves the city of Oakland, CA in Alameda County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 62,807 violent crimes and 122,062 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 297.5 per 100k residents, which is 180.1% above the national average. Property crime averages 729.3 per 100k, 345.8% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Homicide had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 80 hate crime incidents, with motivations including race, religion, and sexual orientation. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate297.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents62,807 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade FAnnual Rate2.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents419 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade CAnnual Rate4.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents1,436 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade FAnnual Rate68.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents11,905 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade FAnnual Rate103.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents19,419 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate729.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents122,062 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate69.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents11,715 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate381.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents73,600 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade FAnnual Rate275.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents35,960 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 297.5 | F | 62807 | 106.2 | +180.1% |
| Property Crime | 729.3 | F | 122062 | 163.6 | +345.8% |
| Homicide | 2.1 | F | 419 | 0.5 | +297.9% |
| Rape | 4.0 | C | 1436 | 3.5 | +13.1% |
| Robbery | 68.2 | F | 11905 | 5.8 | +1071.6% |
| Aggravated Assault | 103.9 | F | 19419 | 22.3 | +366.7% |
| Burglary | 69.6 | F | 11715 | 24.0 | +189.5% |
| Larceny | 381.4 | F | 73600 | 116.4 | +227.8% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 275.4 | F | 35960 | 22.2 | +1142.2% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 80 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Asian | 9 |
| Anti-White | 7 |
| Anti-Jewish | 8 |
| Anti-Bisexual | 1 |
| Anti-Catholic | 2 |
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 12 |
| Anti-Transgender | 2 |
| Anti-Islamic (Muslim) | 2 |
| Anti-Lesbian (Female) | 2 |
| Anti-Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| Anti-Multiple Races, Group | 2 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 16 |
| Anti-Other Race/Ethnicity/Ancestry | 3 |
| Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) | 3 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dublin | 1 miles | A 48.7 | B 126.7 | Violent: 83.6% lower Property: 82.6% lower |
| Alameda | 3 miles | B 75.9 | F 555.5 | Violent: 74.5% lower Property: 23.8% lower |
| Piedmont | 3 miles | A 28.3 | F 301.9 | Violent: 90.5% lower Property: 58.6% lower |
| Berkeley | 5 miles | A 60.9 | F 444.3 | Violent: 79.5% lower Property: 39.1% lower |
| Albany | 6 miles | A 15.8 | D 247.1 | Violent: 94.7% lower Property: 66.1% lower |