Oroville, CA Crime


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Oroville, California has been plagued by high levels of crime in recent years. According to , the city's violent crime rate stands at 30.8, well above the US average of 22.7. This includes crimes such as murder, assault, and robbery, which have been a major concern for residents and law enforcement alike. Additionally, property crime in Oroville is also significantly higher than the national average, with a rate of 95 compared to the US average of 35.4. This includes offenses such as burglary, theft, and motor vehicle theft. The high levels of crime in Oroville have had a negative impact on the community, creating a sense of fear and insecurity among its residents. Efforts are being made to address the issue, but there is still a long way to go in making Oroville a safer place to live.

Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)

Oroville violent crime is 30.8. (The US average is 22.7)
Oroville property crime is 95.0. (The US average is 35.4)

NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.
 Violent Crimes  - Murder  Rape  Robbery  Assault
 Property Crimes  - Burglary  Larceny  Auto Theft
Oroville, CA Crime History
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Year Violent Murder Rape Robbery Assault Property Burglary Larceny Auto
2000291.87.90212.9717034.12263.23903.5867.4
2001354.8030.2226.598.17700.42045.94446.61207.9
2002459.907.4348.6103.88685.72284.55117.91283.2
20031094.47.575.5173.6837.89344.12958.75094.71290.7
20041512.50112.9165.61234.18322.726944311.81316.9
20051233.415165.5278.3774.67031.72143.33376.71511.6
2006993.529.4110.4125.1728.571162089.93892.91133.3
20071458.17.4139.9169.41141.57570.51988.44352.31229.8
20081284.120.6116.7206940.76612.61517.54339.8755.3
20091930.20108.4135.51686.47626.11652.64761.31212.3
20101481.26.867.9176.71229.86869.11977.24294.1597.9
20114266.463.6146.2209.84825.51436.82956.3432.3
2012681.26.470286.5318.36309.32075.53584.4649.4
201312.864.2166.9256.76488.71655.93805.91026.9
2014565.6049.7155.4360.56177.81758.93735.2683.7
20156630104.4190.3368.370171620.74358.81037.5
2016863.9091.9263.4508.58148.51727.75305.71115.1
2017649.5083.8209.5356.27474.71356.75080.91037.1
2018583.820.852.1166.83445118.3792.23247.21078.9
2019633.210.4124.6155.7342.54266.1913.42257.61095.1

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We have lived here for 15 years now and have come to love it here. There are good and bad places everywhere and to be honest, in comparison to some other municipalities  More

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Can be a tough little town for some. Highway 70 improvements may help to bring this town up in terms of economy, culture, lifestyle. When the skilled workers left after  More

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If you like to Hike, Bike, Fish or Swim, maybe just lazy around some breath taking veiws, then this place is for you! Lake Oroville boasts some of the best bass fishing  More

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