Is Oakland Safe? Crime & Safety Data

Over the last 12 months, 813 crimes were reported in Oakland. There are also 107 traffic crashes in the same window and 195 open building violations on record nearby.

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Updated Jun 21, 2026

By the numbers · Oakland

813
Crimes (12 mo)
-72%vs city avg 2,886
107
Traffic crashes (12 mo)
-77%vs city avg 473
195
Open violations
-94%vs city avg 3,384

Crime is compared per resident (rate); counts are totals for the area. Other figures are compared to the average Chicago neighborhood.

Incident map · Oakland

Outline shows the Oakland community area. Search an address for block-level detail.

Breakdown · Oakland

Most common crimes in Oakland

  • Battery
    152
  • Theft
    143
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    128
  • Criminal Damage
    126
  • Assault
    66
  • Other
    198
Show all 20 types
  • Battery152
  • Theft143
  • Motor Vehicle Theft128
  • Criminal Damage126
  • Assault66
  • Other Offense47
  • Deceptive Practice44
  • Burglary37
  • Weapons Violation25
  • Criminal Trespass12
  • Robbery10
  • Sex Offense5
  • Stalking4
  • Criminal Sexual Assault3
  • Offense Involving Children3
  • Homicide2
  • Public Peace Violation2
  • Interference With Public Officer2
  • Narcotics1
  • Arson1

Building violation types

  • Arrange Premise Inspection
    23
  • Repair Porch System
    11
  • Post Owner/Managers Name/#
    11
  • Repair Exterior Wall
    7
  • File Bldg Registration
    6
  • Other
    137
Show top 50 of 91 types
  • Arrange Premise Inspection23
  • Repair Porch System11
  • Post Owner/Managers Name/#11
  • Repair Exterior Wall7
  • File Bldg Registration6
  • Repair Exterior Stair5
  • Vacant Building - Register4
  • Open Type Violation4
  • Screen Outer Doors, Windows3
  • Debris, Excessive3
  • Mice/Rodents3
  • Repair Exterior Door3
  • Repair Or Replace3
  • Install Smoke Detectors3
  • Plans &Amp; Permits Req - Contrctr3
  • Blank-Text Must Cite Code Sect3
  • Provide Guard Rail 42 In High3
  • Replce Window Panes, Plexglas3
  • Stop/Remove Nuisance3
  • Arrange For Reinspection Regar3
  • Repair Interior Walls/Ceiling2
  • Remv Obstr From Drainage Systm2
  • Repair Interior Stair System2
  • Maintain Window2
  • Parapet2
  • Roaches2
  • Floor, Kit &Amp; Bath Non-Absorb2
  • Service Walk, Passage, Areaway2
  • Building In Disrepair2
  • Replace D&Amp;H Porch2
  • Permit Required - Contractor2
  • Defective Fixtures2
  • Maintain Exit Sign Illuminated2
  • Arrange Completed Permit Insp.2
  • Remove2
  • Repair Balcony2
  • Work Not Allowed2
  • Carpeting1
  • Repair Exterior Door Hardware1
  • Repair Gutter1
  • Repair Oriel Window1
  • Class B Door In Stairwell1
  • Arrange For Re-Inspection1
  • Repair Door, Int.1
  • Stop Leaking Water1
  • Safe Working Conditions1
  • Repair Stoop1
  • Additional Exit1
  • Repair Fence1
  • Repair Areaway Wall1

Traffic crash types

  • Injury And / Or Tow Due To Crash
    55
  • No Injury / Drive Away
    52
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How much crime is there in Oakland?

Over the last 12 months, 813 crimes were reported in Oakland, alongside 107 traffic crashes.

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Crimes cover the Oakland community area (the boundary outlined on the map), over the last 12 months. Traffic crashes and open building violations are counted within roughly a half-mile of the center. Crime is compared per resident (rate), so a large, busy area can have a high total but an average or below-average rate; crash and violation counts are compared to the typical Chicago neighborhood. Source: City of Chicago & Cook County open data. Open data updates on a delay, so the most recent records may be incomplete. For general information only — not legal, financial, or real-estate advice.

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