Crime per Capita in Downtown Thousand Oaks
The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in Downtown Thousand Oaks.
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D-
Overall Crime Grade™
D |
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F |
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Other Crime Grade |
B- |
$3.13 million
Cost of Crime™ for Downtown Thousand Oaks, Thousand Oaks, CA
In 2025, crime will cost $1,734 per household.
Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Downtown Thousand Oaks in green, the most dangerous in red, and moderately safe areas in yellow. Crime rates on the map are weighted based on both the type and severity of the crime. For more information on how to interpret our crime maps, see the Interpreting the Crime Maps section below.
Is Downtown Thousand Oaks, Thousand Oaks, CA Safe?
The D- grade indicates that the rate of crime is much higher than that of the average US neighborhood. Downtown Thousand Oaks ranks in the 13th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 13% of neighborhoods but less safe than 87%. This analysis applies only to Downtown Thousand Oaks's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby neighborhoods.
The crime rate in Downtown Thousand Oaks is 68.04 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Downtown Thousand Oaks Residents generally consider the northeast part of the neighborhood to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Downtown Thousand Oaks varies by area - ranging from 1 in 8 in the west areas to 1 in 34 in the northeast.
When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northwest parts of Downtown Thousand Oaks, Thousand Oaks, CA see the most incidents - about 192 per year. In contrast, the southwest part of the neighborhood has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.
The Cost of Crime™ in Downtown Thousand Oaks, Thousand Oaks, CA
The total projected cost of crime in Downtown Thousand Oaks for 2025 is $3,132,320. This translates to approximately $690 per resident and $1,734 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.7% of the median household income in Downtown Thousand Oaks. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:- Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 62.2%
- Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 27.8%
- Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 9.9%
How Much Does Crime Cost in Downtown Thousand Oaks Compared to Other Neighborhoods?
| Downtown Thousand Oaks, Thousand Oaks, CA: | $690 |
|---|---|
| New Downtown, Los Angeles, CA: | $1496 |
| El Toro Marine Air Station, Ir: | $200 |
| California: | $491 |
| USA: | $464 |
The Cost of Crime per resident in Downtown Thousand Oaks is $690 per year, which is $226 more than the national average and $199 more than Thousand Oaks's city average. Below we compare neighborhoods similar to Downtown Thousand Oaks:
- In New Downtown, Los Angeles, CA, crime costs $1,496 per person, which is $806 more than in Downtown Thousand Oaks.
- In El Toro Marine Air Station, Ir, crime costs $200 per person, which is $490 less than in Downtown Thousand Oaks
2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime
The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Downtown Thousand Oaks for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.Crime |
Cost to Downtown Thousand Oaks |
Cost per Downtown Thousand Oaks Resident |
|---|---|---|
Murder |
$182,735 |
$40 |
Rape/Sexual Assault |
$138,762 |
$31 |
Robbery |
$226,310 |
$50 |
Assault |
$682,308 |
$150 |
Kidnapping |
$28,863 |
$6 |
Vehicle Theft |
$328,822 |
$72 |
Burglary |
$294,854 |
$65 |
Theft |
$949,020 |
$209 |
Arson |
$28,839 |
$6 |
Vandalism |
$114,865 |
$25 |
Animal Cruelty |
$991 |
$0 |
Drug Crimes |
$105,271 |
$23 |
Identity Theft |
$50,679 |
$11 |
Total Cost of Crime |
$3,132,320 |
$690 |
The Intangible Cost of Crime in Downtown Thousand Oaks, Thousand Oaks, CA
CrimeGrade primarily focuses on tangible costs, but the true impact of crime extends beyond economic. Pain and suffering for victims and their families are difficult to quantify, but research-based methodologies help estimate these effects. Using these methodologies, we calculate that the intangible cost of crime in Downtown Thousand Oaks totals $2,189,379 ($482 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $5,321,699 ($1,172 per resident). All Cost of Crime facts are based on scholarly research done on the cost of crime. Read more about our methodology here.Interpreting the Crime Maps
When interpreting the Downtown Thousand Oaks crime map, keep in mind that crime rates are measured per resident. Areas with high visitor traffic, such as shopping districts, may appear to have higher crime rates simply because more crimes occur where people gather - even if few residents live there. For example, the west part of the neighborhood has more retail establishments, which can artificially inflate crime rates in that area. Red areas on the map do not necessarily mean a neighborhood is unsafe for residents.
More issues arise with places like airports, parks, and schools. Major airports always look like high-crime locations due to the large number of people and the low population nearby. Parks and designated recreational areas, of which Downtown Thousand Oaks has 4, have the same problem. Of Downtown Thousand Oaks’s 4,541 residents, few live near recreational areas. Because many people visit, crime rates may appear higher even for safe parks. Crime occurs where people gather, whether they live there or not. Before assuming an area is unsafe, consider both per-capita crime rates and total crime counts, as well as the types of destinations nearby.
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The tables below show which crimes are used to calculate the Crime Grades above. All crime rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 Downtown Thousand Oaks residents in a standard year.
Violent Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Assault |
5.232 |
Robbery |
1.584 |
Rape |
0.5040 |
Murder |
0.0214 |
Total Violent Crime |
7.342 (D) |
Property Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Theft |
40.35 |
Vehicle Theft |
4.676 |
Burglary |
7.159 |
Arson |
0.2630 |
Total Property Crime |
52.45 (F) |
Other Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Kidnapping |
0.1048 |
Drug Crimes |
3.134 |
Vandalism |
3.541 |
Identity Theft |
1.442 |
Animal Cruelty |
0.0295 |
Total "Other" Rate |
8.251 (B-) |
Individual Downtown Thousand Oaks Crime Maps & Stats
Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Neighborhoods
Compared to surrounding neighborhoods, the rate of crime in Downtown Thousand Oaks is higher. The table below shows Crime Grades for neighborhoods close to Downtown Thousand Oaks.
Nearby Neighborhood | Overall Crime Grade | Violent Crime Grade | Property Crime Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
B- | B- | C | |
B | C | B- | |
B- | C+ | C | |
A | A- | A- | |
A | B | A | |
B+ | B- | B | |
A+ | A- | A | |
B | C- | B- | |
B | B- | C+ | |
B | C- | B |
Crime Maps and Rates for Neighborhood with Similar Populations
Downtown Thousand Oaks is higher versus other neighborhoods of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in neighborhoods with comparable overall population in the neighborhood‘s boundaries.
Similar Neighborhood | Overall Crime Grade | Violent Crime Grade | Property Crime Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
D- | A- | A- | |
C- | D- | D- | |
C | B+ | B+ | |
C+ | A- | A- | |
A- | B- | B- | |
A | A+ | A+ | |
C+ | C+ | C+ | |
C | B- | B- | |
D+ | B | B | |
D | C- | C- |
Considering only the crime rate, Downtown Thousand Oaks is less safe than the California state average and less safe than the national average.
Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Downtown Thousand Oaks, Thousand Oaks, CA average SchoolGrade of B+, with 52% actual proficiency versus 38% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Downtown Thousand Oaks schools on SchoolGrade
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