Ventura, CA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Ventura Police Department serves the city of Ventura, CA in Ventura County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 5,519 violent crimes and 10,881 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 114.6 per 100k residents, which is 7.9% above the national average. Property crime averages 155.0 per 100k, 5.3% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 32 hate crime incidents, with motivations including race, religion, and sexual orientation. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate114.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents5,519 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade FAnnual Rate0.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents12 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate1.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents152 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade DAnnual Rate9.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents350 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade DAnnual Rate29.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents1,138 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate155.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents10,881 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade BAnnual Rate19.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents1,448 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate114.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents8,441 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade CAnnual Rate20.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents910 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 114.6 | C | 5519 | 106.2 | +7.9% |
| Property Crime | 155.0 | C | 10881 | 163.6 | -5.3% |
| Homicide | 0.9 | F | 12 | 0.5 | +72.7% |
| Rape | 1.8 | A | 152 | 3.5 | -48.3% |
| Robbery | 9.2 | D | 350 | 5.8 | +57.6% |
| Aggravated Assault | 29.4 | D | 1138 | 22.3 | +31.9% |
| Burglary | 19.3 | B | 1448 | 24.0 | -19.8% |
| Larceny | 114.6 | C | 8441 | 116.4 | -1.5% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 20.2 | C | 910 | 22.2 | -9.0% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 32 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Jewish | 3 |
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 2 |
| Anti-Transgender | 1 |
| Anti-Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| Anti-Multiple Races, Group | 4 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 13 |
| Anti-Other Race/Ethnicity/Ancestry | 1 |
| Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camarillo | 1 miles | A 52.9 | B 127.1 | Violent: 53.9% lower Property: 18.0% lower |
| Fillmore | 1 miles | B 83.4 | A 35.8 | Violent: 27.2% lower Property: 76.9% lower |
| Ojai | 1 miles | A 26.7 | A 53.3 | Violent: 76.7% lower Property: 65.6% lower |
| Thousand Oaks | 1 miles | A 40.6 | A 93.5 | Violent: 64.5% lower Property: 39.7% lower |
| Oxnard | 5 miles | C 96.2 | B 142.3 | Violent: 16.1% lower Property: 8.2% lower |