Ventura County, CA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Ventura County in CA is served by 21 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 26,367 violent crimes and 48,871 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 57.7 per 100k residents, which is 45.6% below the national average. Property crime averages 86.9 per 100k, 46.9% 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 AAnnual Rate57.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents26,367 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade AAnnual Rate0.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents86 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate2.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents881 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate3.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents1,882 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate12.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents4,898 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate86.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents48,871 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate13.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents7,039 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate61.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents36,015 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate10.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents5,398 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 57.7 | A | 26367 | 106.2 | -45.6% |
| Property Crime | 86.9 | A | 48871 | 163.6 | -46.9% |
| Homicide | 0.1 | A | 86 | 0.5 | -75.8% |
| Rape | 2.2 | A | 881 | 3.5 | -38.2% |
| Robbery | 3.1 | A | 1882 | 5.8 | -46.3% |
| Aggravated Assault | 12.9 | A | 4898 | 22.3 | -42.2% |
| Burglary | 13.5 | A | 7039 | 24.0 | -43.8% |
| Larceny | 61.8 | A | 36015 | 116.4 | -46.9% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 10.7 | A | 5398 | 22.2 | -51.7% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Ventura County Sheriff's Office
Camarillo Police Department
Camarillo, CA
Fillmore Police Department
Fillmore, CA
Ojai Police Department
Ojai, CA
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
Department of Parks and Recreation: Angeles
Moorpark Police Department
Moorpark, CA