Crime per Capita in Ojai
The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in Ojai.
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D+
Overall Crime Grade™
D- |
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D |
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Other Crime Grade |
A- |
$6.86 million
Cost of Crime™ for Ojai, CA
In 2025, crime will cost $1,191 per household.
Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Ojai 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 Ojai, CA Safe?
The D+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is higher than that of the average US city. Ojai ranks in the 27th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 27% of cities but less safe than 73%. This analysis applies only to Ojai's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.
The crime rate in Ojai is 33.66 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Ojai Residents generally consider the north part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Ojai varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 19 in the southeast neighborhoods to 1 in 39 in the north.
When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the central parts of Ojai, CA see the most incidents - about 95 per year. In contrast, the northwest part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 15 crimes annually.
The Cost of Crime™ in Ojai, CA
The total projected cost of crime in Ojai for 2025 is $6,857,130. This translates to approximately $475 per resident and $1,191 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.8% of the median household income in Ojai. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:- Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 55.6%
- Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 33.0%
- Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.3%
How Much Does Crime Cost in Ojai Compared to Other Cities?
| Ojai, CA: | $475 |
|---|---|
| Lodi, CA: | $1387 |
| Rescue, CA: | $213 |
| California: | $491 |
| USA: | $464 |
The Cost of Crime per resident in Ojai is $475 per year, which is $11 more than the national average and $15 less than California's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Ojai:
- In Lodi, CA, crime costs $1,387 per person, which is $912 more than in Ojai.
- In Rescue, CA, crime costs $213 per person, which is $262 less than in Ojai
2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime
The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Ojai for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.Crime |
Cost to Ojai |
Cost per Ojai Resident |
|---|---|---|
Murder |
$891,950 |
$62 |
Rape/Sexual Assault |
$465,540 |
$32 |
Robbery |
$696,535 |
$48 |
Assault |
$1.50 million |
$104 |
Kidnapping |
$105,790 |
$7 |
Vehicle Theft |
$901,700 |
$62 |
Burglary |
$711,018 |
$49 |
Theft |
$1.04 million |
$72 |
Arson |
$106,012 |
$7 |
Vandalism |
$214,846 |
$15 |
Animal Cruelty |
$3,091 |
$0 |
Drug Crimes |
$186,139 |
$13 |
Identity Theft |
$32,453 |
$2 |
Total Cost of Crime |
$6,857,130 |
$475 |
The Intangible Cost of Crime in Ojai, 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 Ojai totals $8,947,483 ($620 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $15,804,612 ($1,095 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 Ojai 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 central part of the city 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 Ojai has 16, have the same problem. Of Ojai’s 14,429 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 Ojai residents in a standard year.
Violent Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Assault |
3.629 |
Robbery |
1.535 |
Rape |
0.5321 |
Murder |
0.0329 |
Total Violent Crime |
5.729 (D-) |
Property Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Theft |
13.89 |
Vehicle Theft |
4.036 |
Burglary |
5.433 |
Arson |
0.3042 |
Total Property Crime |
23.66 (D) |
Other Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Kidnapping |
0.1209 |
Drug Crimes |
1.744 |
Vandalism |
2.084 |
Identity Theft |
0.2906 |
Animal Cruelty |
0.0290 |
Total "Other" Rate |
4.269 (A-) |
Individual Ojai Crime Maps & Stats
Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities
Compared to surrounding cities, the rate of crime in Ojai is similar. The table below shows Crime Grades for cities close to Ojai.
Nearby City | Overall Crime Grade | Violent Crime Grade | Property Crime Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
C | D | D | |
D | D- | D- | |
F | F | F | |
C- | D | D+ | |
D+ | D- | D | |
D | D- | D- | |
C | D+ | C- | |
C | D | D+ | |
C- | D | D | |
C- | D- | D |
Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations
Ojai is higher versus other cities of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in cities with comparable overall population in the city‘s boundaries.
Similar City | Overall Crime Grade | Violent Crime Grade | Property Crime Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
D | D+ | D+ | |
C | B | B | |
A- | B+ | B+ | |
A- | B+ | B+ | |
B- | B+ | B+ | |
B+ | B- | B- | |
A- | A+ | A+ | |
F | D- | D- | |
B+ | B- | B- | |
D- | D- | D- |
Considering only the crime rate, Ojai is as safe as the California state average and as safe as the national average.
Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Ojai, CA average SchoolGrade of D+, with 29% actual proficiency versus 36% projected; overall, schools underperform expectations. See Ojai schools on SchoolGrade
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