Ventura County, CA Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

Ventura County in CA is served by 10 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 23,420 violent crimes and 45,466 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 58.3 per 100k residents, which is -45.1% below the national average. Property crime averages 90.5 per 100k, -44.7% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Homicide had the lowest rate. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.

Violent Crimes

Violent Crime

Grade A
Annual Rate58.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents23,420 (2019-2023)

Homicide

Grade A
Annual Rate0.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents75 (2019-2023)

Rape

Grade B
Annual Rate2.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents783 (2019-2023)

Robbery

Grade A
Annual Rate3.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents1,818 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade A
Annual Rate13.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents4,552 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade A
Annual Rate90.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents45,466 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade A
Annual Rate13.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents6,325 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade A
Annual Rate64.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents33,728 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade A
Annual Rate11.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents5,036 (2019-2023)

Summary Table

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime58.3A23420106.2-45.1%
Property Crime90.5A45466163.6-44.7%
Homicide0.1A750.5-73.4%
Rape2.4B7833.5-32.0%
Robbery3.4A18185.8-40.9%
Aggravated Assault13.9A455222.3-37.4%
Burglary13.7A632524.0-43.1%
Larceny64.7A33728116.4-44.4%
Motor Vehicle Theft11.2A503622.2-49.3%

Crime Trends

Agencies

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Oxnard Police Department

Oxnard, CA

Port Hueneme Police Department

Port Hueneme, CA

Santa Paula Police Department

Santa Paula, CA

Thousand Oaks Police Department

Thousand Oaks, CA

Ventura Police Department

Ventura, CA

Simi Valley Police Department

Simi Valley, CA

Moorpark Police Department

Moorpark, CA