Crime Safety Grade

C-

Oakland, CA Crime Rate

Higher crime than 78% of U.S. cities

Safety varies across 129+ neighborhoods — see the safest areas below

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Is Oakland Safe?

With an overall crime index of 135, Oakland has a 35% higher crime rate than the national average. Your chance of becoming a victim of violent crime is 1 in 207. However, safety varies dramatically by neighborhood, with areas like Mills College earning an A+ grade while Downtown Oakland rates F.

Crime Index Comparison

Oakland
135
California Avg
109
National Avg
100

100 = national average. Higher values indicate more crime.

Crime Index
135
35% above average
Violent Crime
121
21% above average
Property Crime
118
18% above average
Safe Areas
47%
Neighborhoods rated A or B

Your chance of violent crime in Oakland

1 in 207

Property crime: 1 in 212

Where Is It Safe in Oakland?

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Oakland Crime Breakdown

Highest Risk
Assault · 40% above avg
Lowest Risk
Burglary · 0% below avg
Crime Type Index vs National
Murder Violent 124 ▲ 24%
Assault Violent 140 ▲ 40%
Robbery Violent 100 ▼ 0%
Burglary Property 100 ▼ 0%
Larceny / Theft Property 125 ▲ 25%
Vehicle Theft Property 128 ▲ 28%

Violent vs Property Crime

Neighborhood Safety Distribution

All Oakland Neighborhoods

# Neighborhood Grade Crime Index
1 Mills College A+ 7
2 Oakland International Airport A 37
3 Piedmont Pines A 68
4 Upper Rockridge A 49
5 Joaquin Miller Park A 36
6 Crocker Highlands A 57
7 Rockridge A 84
8 Woodminster A- 47
9 Montclair Business Park A- 74
10 Forestland A- 81
11 Montclair A- 56
12 Mountain View Cemetery A- 97
13 Shephard Canyon A- 105
14 Merriwood A- 71
15 Chabot Park A- 46
16 Glen Highlands A- 86
17 Hegenberger Near Airport A- 80
18 Skyline-Hillcrest Estates A- 20
19 Columbia Gardens A- 68
20 Trestle Glen A- 93
21 Oakmore A- 96
22 Lincoln Highlands A- 60
23 Sheffield A- 65
24 Redwood Heights A- 64
25 Hiller Highlands A- 99
26 Caballo Hills B+ 67
27 Knowland State Arboretum and Park B+ 62
28 Fairview Park B+ 119
29 Durant Manor B+ 87
30 Crestmont B+ 57
31 Bartlett B+ 117
32 Lakeshore B+ 116
33 Holy Names University B+ 59
34 Sobrante Park B+ 104
35 Glenview B+ 128
36 Leona Heights B+ 90
37 Sequoyah B 79
38 Fairfax B 107
39 Upper Laurel B 105
40 South Kennedy Tract B 140
41 Dimond B 111
42 Jefferson B 131
43 Belle Vista B 99
44 Brookfield Village B 109
45 Iveywood B 123
46 School B 92
47 Arroyo Viejo B 122
48 Jingletown B 122
49 Highland B- 132
50 Woodland B- 131
51 Elmhurst Park B- 145
52 Shafter B- 168
53 Peralta Hacienda B- 127
54 Upper Dimond B- 138
55 Oak Knoll Golf Links B- 105
56 Piedmont Avenue B- 169
57 Foothill Square B- 149
58 Meadow Brook B- 133
59 Las Palmas B- 127
60 St. Elizabeth B- 137
61 Temescal B- 161
62 Cox C+ 146
63 Allendale C+ 136
64 Laurel C+ 158
65 Grand Lake C+ 157
66 Havenscourt C+ 141
67 Lakeside Park C+ 188
68 Eastmont Hills C+ 142
69 Bushrod C+ 147
70 Patten C+ 143
71 Sausal Creek C 121
72 Harrington C 159
73 City Center C 145
74 Adams Point C 160
75 Wentworth Holland C 170
76 Webster C 162
77 Cleveland Heights C 154
78 Rancho San Antonio C 145
79 Highland Park C 138
80 Port of Oakland C 159
81 Mosswood C 170
82 Highland Terrace C 154
83 Millsmont C 163
84 South Stonehurst C 166
85 Old Oakland C 157
86 Produce and Waterfront C- 169
87 Hegenberger C- 166
88 Frick C- 152
89 Embarcadero C- 173
90 Melrose C- 173
91 Coliseum Industrial C- 162
92 Hawthorne C- 161
93 North Stonehurst C- 166
94 Seminary C- 158
95 Fremont C- 176
96 Laney College D+ 172
97 Fruitvale Station D+ 176
98 Ralph Bunche D+ 170
99 Clinton D+ 164
100 Coliseum D 178
101 Waverly D 193
102 Reservoir Hill D 174
103 Oak Tree D 183
104 Harrison St. / Oakland Ave. D 192
105 Toler Heights D 171
106 South Prescott D 178
107 Eastmont D 174
108 Ivy Hill D 181
109 Prescott D 184
110 Civic Center D 186
111 Pill Hill D 191
112 Hoover D 184
113 Fitchburg D 183
114 Melrose Heights D 180
115 Lakeside D 188
116 Uptown D- 198
117 Northgate D- 189
118 Castlemont D- 182
119 East Peralta D- 183
120 Oaksterdam D- 197
121 Merritt D- 196
122 Tuxedo D- 180
123 San Pablo Gateway D- 197
124 McClymonds D- 189
125 Lockwood-Tevis F+ 189
126 Oak Center F+ 186
127 Acorn F+ 192
128 Chinatown F 196
129 Downtown Oakland F 196

Oakland Crime by Zip Code

94618
A Index: 89
94611
A Index: 92
94610
B+ Index: 124
94602
B+ Index: 115
94666
B+ Index: 189
94619
B+ Index: 90
94605
C+ Index: 131
94603
C+ Index: 134
94609
C+ Index: 159
94601
C+ Index: 151
94606
C- Index: 162
94621
C- Index: 158
94615
D+ Index: 173
94607
D Index: 182
94612
D- Index: 191

Oakland Demographics & Cost of Living

Population
422,575
Median Income
$80,143
Home Value
$728,646
Median Rent
$1,539
Home Ownership
41%

Racial Demographics

White
29.3%
Black
24.1%
Hispanic
25.6%
Asian
21.5%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the crime rate in Oakland?
Oakland has an overall crime index of 135, which is above the national average of 100. Approximately 47% of neighborhoods in Oakland are rated A or B for safety.
Is Oakland safe to live in?
Oakland has a crime safety grade of C-. High crime rate. Safety varies significantly by neighborhood, so it is important to research specific areas before moving.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Oakland?
The safest neighborhoods in Oakland based on crime data include Mills College, Oakland International Airport, Piedmont Pines, Upper Rockridge, and Joaquin Miller Park. These areas have the lowest crime indices in the city.
How does Oakland crime compare to the national average?
Oakland's overall crime index is 135 compared to the national average of 100, meaning crime is 35% higher than the typical US city.

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