Oceanside, CA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Oceanside Police Department serves the city of Oceanside, CA in San Diego County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 11,524 violent crimes and 17,103 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 109.7 per 100k residents, which is 3.3% above the national average. Property crime averages 140.1 per 100k, 14.4% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 39 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 CAnnual Rate109.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents11,524 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade BAnnual Rate2.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents371 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade DAnnual Rate8.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents759 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade DAnnual Rate35.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents2,683 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate140.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents17,103 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade CAnnual Rate28.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents2,306 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate98.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents12,385 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate13.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,230 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 109.7 | C | 11524 | 106.2 | +3.3% |
| Property Crime | 140.1 | B | 17103 | 163.6 | -14.4% |
| Rape | 2.3 | B | 371 | 3.5 | -34.1% |
| Robbery | 8.8 | D | 759 | 5.8 | +50.4% |
| Aggravated Assault | 35.0 | D | 2683 | 22.3 | +57.3% |
| Burglary | 28.6 | C | 2306 | 24.0 | +19.0% |
| Larceny | 98.0 | B | 12385 | 116.4 | -15.7% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 13.4 | A | 2230 | 22.2 | -39.5% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 39 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Asian | 2 |
| Anti-White | 2 |
| Anti-Jewish | 1 |
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 2 |
| Anti-Other Christian | 2 |
| Anti-Mental Disability | 1 |
| Anti-Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| Anti-Multiple Races, Group | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 13 |
| Anti-Other Race/Ethnicity/Ancestry | 2 |
| Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) | 6 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chula Vista | 0 miles | A 56.6 | A 97.6 | Violent: 48.4% lower Property: 30.3% lower |
| Santee | 0 miles | A 49.5 | A 61.4 | Violent: 54.9% lower Property: 56.1% lower |
| Poway | 16 miles | A 44.0 | A 48.2 | Violent: 59.9% lower Property: 65.6% lower |
| El Cajon | 18 miles | C 95.6 | B 128.4 | Violent: 12.9% lower Property: 8.3% lower |
| Escondido | 20 miles | B 86.1 | B 134.8 | Violent: 21.5% lower Property: 3.8% lower |