Oroville, CA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Oroville Police Department serves the city of Oroville, CA in Butte County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 1,867 violent crimes and 3,376 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 308.7 per 100k residents, which is 190.7% above the national average. Property crime averages 333.6 per 100k, 103.9% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 2 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 Rate308.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,867 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade DAnnual Rate5.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents123 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade FAnnual Rate14.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents133 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade FAnnual Rate64.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents457 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate333.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents3,376 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate10.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents603 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate224.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,741 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade FAnnual Rate99.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents966 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 308.7 | F | 1867 | 106.2 | +190.7% |
| Property Crime | 333.6 | F | 3376 | 163.6 | +103.9% |
| Rape | 5.0 | D | 123 | 3.5 | +40.8% |
| Robbery | 14.9 | F | 133 | 5.8 | +156.8% |
| Aggravated Assault | 64.7 | F | 457 | 22.3 | +190.8% |
| Burglary | 10.0 | A | 603 | 24.0 | -58.5% |
| Larceny | 224.1 | F | 1741 | 116.4 | +92.5% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 99.6 | F | 966 | 22.2 | +349.1% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 2 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Arab | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gridley | 12 miles | B 69.9 | D 223.6 | Violent: 77.4% lower Property: 33.0% lower |
| Paradise | 17 miles | C 104.6 | A 78.5 | Violent: 66.1% lower Property: 76.5% lower |
| Marysville | 20 miles | F 237.5 | A 102.9 | Violent: 23.1% lower Property: 69.1% lower |
| Wheatland | 20 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Chico | 21 miles | C 122.9 | B 131.8 | Violent: 60.2% lower Property: 60.5% lower |