Ventura County, located in Southern California, has a relatively low crime rate compared to the national average. According to background information provided, the county's violent crime rate is 16.6, compared to the US average of 22.7. This suggests that residents of Ventura County are less likely to fall victim to violent crimes such as murder, assault, and robbery. Additionally, the county's property crime rate is 30.2, lower than the national average of 35.4. This indicates that the county has a relatively safe environment for its residents in terms of property crimes such as burglary, theft, and motor vehicle theft. However, it is important to note that while the crime rates in Ventura County may be lower than the national average, crime still occurs and residents should take necessary precautions to stay safe.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Ventura County violent crime is 16.6. (The US average is 22.7)
Ventura County property crime is 30.2. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Ventura, California does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Long Beach, California. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Long Beach, California. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.