Oceano, CA Crime Rates: Stats & Map

12%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

26%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

10%

Property crime NAT. AVG.

Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2023 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2024; this is the most current data available.

Oceano crime rates are not available from the FBI crime report. The FBI's uniform crime reporting program (UCR), gathers data from more than 18,000 law enforcement agencies. The agencies include city, university, college, county, state, tribal and federal law enforcement agencies. When combined, they represent approximately 309 million American residents, or a 98% coverage rate of large metropolitan areas. This does result in approximately 20 million people who live in areas where the FBI does not provide crime reports. These areas tend to be smaller towns, villages or suburbs. Given that Oceano crime stats are not covered by the FBI crime reports, either data from local enforcement agencies is applied or estimates are calculated based on demographic data including, but not limited to: home prices, income per capita, poverty rates, unemployment rates, educational achievement and population density. The Oceano crime estimates should be used at your own risk. Please be aware that the data displayed above is estimated and not officially reported by any agency. The Oceano crime map can also be used to view a visual display of crimes committed on a block group level.
Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Oceano_{/100k people}	California_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	0	n/a (estimate)	2,558 (estimate)	2,834	2,281
Murder	n/a	n/a	n/a	5.0	5.7
Rape	n/a	n/a	n/a	36.4	38.0
Robbery	n/a	n/a	n/a	128.3	66.5
Assault	n/a	n/a	n/a	338.6	264.1
Violent crime	n/a	n/a (estimate)	459 (estimate)	508	364
Burglary	n/a	n/a	n/a	347.4	250.7
Theft	n/a	n/a	n/a	1,466.0	1,347.2
Vehicle theft	n/a	n/a	n/a	512.2	318.7
Property crime	n/a	n/a (estimate)	2,100 (estimate)	2,326	1,917

Oceano crime map

The Oceano crime map provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Oceano as reported by the local law enforcement agencies. Based on the color coded legend above, the crime map outlines the areas with lower crime compared to the areas with higher crime. The Oceano crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Oceano crime map does not always indicate that it is a dangerous area for its residents. Areas on the heat map could be inflated if they are located in high traffic areas like airports, sports centers or large parks. Other areas on the heat map could see increased crime rates if they are located in major tourist areas like the downtown core.

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Crime Quick Facts

Oceano crime rates are 12% higher than the national average
Violent crimes in Oceano are 26% higher than the national average
In Oceano you have a 1 in 40 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Oceano is safer than 14% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Oceano has decreased by 10%

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Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Oceano

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Oceano is 1 in 219

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Oceano is 1 in 48

The chance of being a victim of crime in Oceano is 1 in 40

Year Over Year Crime In Oceano (per 100,000 people)

Oceano police department

Item	Oceano	California	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	n/a	51,506	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	n/a	3.6	3.3

Sex offenders in California

State	Total offenders	California_/100K	National_/100K
California	79,891	232	266

There are a total of 79,891 sex offenders in California. This yields a total of 232 sex offenders in California per 100,000 residents which is 13% less than the national average.

Nearby Cities With Low Crime Rates

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Los Ranchos, CA	1,675	71	326	398
Avila Beach, CA	1,455	71	326	398
Woodlands, CA	2,331	80	365	445
Callender, CA	1,638	101	464	565
Guadalupe, CA	7,654	134	806	940
Edna, CA	408	205	940	1,145
Blacklake, CA	797	205	940	1,145
Oceano, CA	7,601	459	2,100	2,558

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Lamar, CO	7,598	614	3,729	4,343
West Frankfort, IL	7,597	415	2,303	2,719
Emerson, NJ	7,606	14	207	221
Interlaken, CA	7,596	371	1,697	2,068
Chehalis, WA	7,607	323	5,461	5,784
Oceano, CA	7,601	459	2,100	2,558

Source: The Oceano, CA crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2023. The crime report encompasses more than 18,000 city and state law enforcement agencies reporting data on property and violent crimes. The uniform crime reports program represents approximately 309 million American residents, which results in 98% coverage of metropolitan statistical areas.