F
92%
Total crime NAT. AVG.
108%
Violent crime NAT. AVG.
89%
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.
Oil City 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 Oil City 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 Oil City 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 Oil City crime map can also be used to view a visual display of crimes committed on a block group level.
StatisticReportedincidents/100k peopleOil City/100k peopleLouisiana/100k peopleNational/100k people
Total crime0n/a (estimate)4,385 (estimate)3,1782,281
Murdern/an/an/a14.55.7
Rapen/an/an/a47.238.0
Robberyn/an/an/a53.366.5
Assaultn/an/an/a433.1264.1
Violent crimen/an/a (estimate)756 (estimate)548364
Burglaryn/an/an/a447.0250.7
Theftn/an/an/a1,805.81,347.2
Vehicle theftn/an/an/a377.4318.7
Property crimen/an/a (estimate)3,629 (estimate)2,6301,917

Oil City crime map



The Oil City crime map provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Oil City 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 Oil City crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Oil City 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

      • Oil City crime rates are 92% higher than the national average
      • Violent crimes in Oil City are 108% higher than the national average
      • In Oil City you have a 1 in 23 chance of becoming a victim of crime
      • Oil City is safer than 3% of the cities in the United States
      • Year over year crime in Oil City has decreased by 12%

      Oil City, LA Crime Quiz

      • 1. Which city in Louisiana has the least crime per 100,000 people?
      • 2. Which city in Louisiana has the most crime per 100,000 people?
      • 3. How many crimes (per 100,000 people) occur in Oil City each year?
      • 4. Is the Oil City crime rate higher or lower than the Louisiana average?
      • 5. Oil City is safer than 19% of all other cities in Louisiana.
       
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      Daily Crime In Oil City (per 100,000 people)

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      Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Oil City

      The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Oil City is 1 in 133
      The chance of being a victim of property crime in Oil City is 1 in 28
      The chance of being a victim of crime in Oil City is 1 in 23

      Year Over Year Crime In Oil City (per 100,000 people)

      Oil City police department

      Item Oil City Louisiana National
      Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)57,311558,732
      Police officers & civilians /1000 residents4.94.23.3
      There are a total of 5 Oil City police officers. This results in 4.9 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 15.6% greater than the Louisiana average and 50.3% greater than the National average.

      Sex offenders in Louisiana

      State Total offenders Louisiana /100K National /100K
      Louisiana12,948286266
      There are a total of 12,948 sex offenders in Louisiana. This yields a total of 286 sex offenders in Louisiana per 100,000 residents which is 8% greater than the national average.

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      Source: The Oil City, LA 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.