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Oakland, California: crime rate and local statistics
The violent-crime rate in Oakland was 14.8 per 1,000 residents in 2025, about 3.4 times the statewide rate (4.3). Its median household earns $101,600 and the median home value is $929,900. Population: about 439,418 (Census, 2020-2024).
Last updated . Crime: FBI 2025. Income and housing: Census ACS 2020-2024. Road work: October 11, 2026.
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What is the crime rate in Oakland?
The FBI's 2025 figures put Oakland at 14.8 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (6,554 in all). That is about 3.4 times the California rate (4.3), and about 4.5 times the national rate (3.3). 55 of the violent crimes were murders or non-negligent manslaughter. Property crime came to 23,212 offenses (52.3 per 1,000; California: 17.9). Car thefts stand out: 14.5 per 1,000, about 7.3 times the national rate. The yearly count has been fairly flat since 2022 (6,516 then).
| Offense (2025) | Oakland count | Per 1,000 | California per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 6,554 | 14.8 | 4.3 | 3.3 |
| Murder | 55 | 0.12 | 0.03 | 0.04 |
| Rape | 324 | 0.73 | 0.33 | 0.36 |
| Robbery | 1,743 | 3.9 | 0.95 | 0.49 |
| Aggravated assault | 4,432 | 10.0 | 3.0 | 2.4 |
| Property crime | 23,212 | 52.3 | 17.9 | 15.3 |
| Burglary | 2,329 | 5.2 | 2.8 | 1.9 |
| Larceny-theft | 14,452 | 32.5 | 12.0 | 11.4 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 6,431 | 14.5 | 3.2 | 2.0 |
How has crime in Oakland changed since 2021?
| Year | Violent crimes | Property crimes | Murders |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | not reported in full | – | – |
| 2022 | 6,516 | 27,737 | 121 |
| 2023 | 15,490 | 43,048 | 118 |
| 2024 | 8,376 | 31,455 | 81 |
| 2025 | 6,554 | 23,212 | 55 |
Most crime never reaches the police, so these are reported crimes, a floor rather than the full count. In 2024 about half of violent crimes (48%) and about 3 in 10 property crimes (31%) were reported to police (U.S. Justice Department, National Crime Victimization Survey). Rates also depend on how completely each agency reports to the FBI. City figures are the Oakland Police Department's own reports.
How does Oakland compare with California?
Households in Oakland have a median income of $101,600 (California: $99,122). The median owner-occupied home is worth $929,900 by owners' estimates, and half of renters pay more than $1,979 a month. About 439,418 people live on 56 square miles of land, roughly 7,852 per square mile. The city lies in Alameda County.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | Oakland | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 439,418 | 39,287,377 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $101,600 | $99,122 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $929,900 | $734,700 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $1,979 | $2,036 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 6.4% | 6.6% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 13.4% | 12.0% | 12.5% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 48.7% | 37.1% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 42.3% | 55.9% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 37.9 | 37.9 | 38.9 |
What environmental sites and hazards are in Oakland?
EPA lists 1 active Superfund site (final or proposed) in Oakland: Amco Chemical. A listing means EPA is managing a long-term cleanup; it does not by itself mean anyone is exposed today.
Oakland has 4 dams classed as high hazard in the National Inventory of Dams. None is rated Poor or Unsatisfactory; 4 are rated Satisfactory or Fair. Tallest on the list: Chabot (142 ft) and Lake Temescal (116 ft). “High hazard” describes what lies downstream (people would probably die if the dam failed), not how likely the dam is to fail.
On FEMA's National Risk Index, Alameda County has an overall natural-hazard risk rating of “Very High”. Among the hazards we show, the highest-rated are river flooding (Very High), earthquakes (Very High), wildfire (Relatively High) and heat waves (Relatively High). The index compares counties with each other and also weighs how vulnerable and resilient a community is, so it is a long-run estimate, not a forecast.
Is there road construction in Oakland?
Oakland city limits had 3 highway work zones in the October 11, 2026 feed from the state DOT (all active that day). Roads listed: I-980. 3 are on interstates. The map's construction layer is refreshed every morning.
See today's work zones on the map →
How many schools, nursing homes and parks are in or near Oakland?
Federal school lists place 129 public and 30 private schools within Oakland. 18 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes are in the city. Within about 15 miles: Park Service units in the area: Eugene O'Neill National Historic Site, Fort Point National Historic Site, John Muir National Historic Site, Rosie the Riveter/World War II Home Front National Historical Park and San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park. 9 state parks or recreation areas: Angel Island State Park, Benicia Capitol State Historic Park, Benicia State Recreation Area, Candlestick Point State Recreation Area and China Camp State Park and 4 more.
Gun shops, liquor stores and Planned Parenthood in Oakland
Gun shops
No gun shops with a public storefront are on the map inside the Oakland city limits. There is 1 licensed dealer without a public storefront (not shown).
Liquor stores
86 liquor stores are on the map inside the Oakland city limits: 3 Rings Market (Oakland), 7 Seas Food And Liquor (Oakland), 7th Street Food & Liquors (Oakland), A & M Liquors (Oakland), Adeline Market (Oakland), Alkali Rye (Oakland), Amigos Liquor & Market (Oakland), Asa Liquor (Oakland) and 78 more.
Planned Parenthood
One Planned Parenthood health center is on the map inside the Oakland city limits: Planned Parenthood Mar Monte (Oakland).
See them on the map: liquor stores · Planned Parenthood →
Sources: ATF licensee list (Sept 2026); state liquor licence lists, OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps (non-official); HHS Title X directory and CMS NPPES.
Common questions
What is the crime rate in Oakland?
In 2025, Oakland had 14.8 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (6,554 reported), about 3.4 times the California rate (4.3). The property-crime rate was 52.3 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in Oakland?
$101,600 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024), compared with $99,122 for California.
How much do homes cost in Oakland?
The median value of owner-occupied homes is $929,900 (Census ACS 2020-2024), against $734,700 statewide.
What natural hazards affect Oakland?
On FEMA's National Risk Index, Alameda County has an overall natural-hazard risk rating of “Very High”. Among the hazards we show, the highest-rated are river flooding (Very High), earthquakes (Very High), wildfire (Relatively High) and heat waves (Relatively High).
Nearby cities
Alameda, CA (3 mi) · San Leandro, CA (6 mi) · Berkeley, CA (8 mi) · Castro Valley, CA (10 mi) · South San Francisco, CA (11 mi) · Hayward, CA (12 mi)
More: California statewide numbers · county page: Alameda County · Sex-offender registry search (NSOPW)
Where do these numbers come from?
- Crime: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting, agency counts 2021-2025 (Return A); state and national rates: FBI estimated crimes.
- Income, housing, education: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year, table B19013 (median household income) and related tables, for the Census place Oakland city.
- Land area: Census 2024 Gazetteer. Hazards: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (December 2025), county scores (county level).
- Superfund: U.S. EPA, Superfund site boundaries and NPL status (October 2026). Dams: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, National Inventory of Dams (public map service, October 2026).
- Work zones: State departments of transportation, via the U.S. DOT Work Zone Data Exchange (WZDx) and state 511 feeds; refreshed every morning (snapshot October 11, 2026).
- Schools: National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE public school locations 2024-25; budgets: U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances, fiscal year 2024; National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE Private School geocodes (Private School Survey 2023-24). Nursing homes: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Nursing Home Provider Information and Penalties (September 2026).
- Parks: USGS Protected Areas Database of the U.S. (PAD-US 4.1); state park agencies' open data (CA, NY, PA, TN, TX, FL, NJ, KY, HI, UT, MT and others); OpenStreetMap contributors for some hours, phones, fees and camping; U.S. National Park Service: unit boundaries (Land Resources Division), Acreage Report (Sept 30, 2026), park pages on nps.gov (hours, fees), Visitor Use Statistics (2025).
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