Oleander Sunset, Bakersfield, CA Violent Crime Rates and Maps

Violent Crime per Capita in Oleander Sunset

The map below shows violent crime per 1,000 Oleander Sunset residents.

 

Oleander Sunset, Bakersfield, CA Map of Violent Crime Rates
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Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade
D-
D
Other Crime Grade
B

$7.38 million

Cost of Crime™ for Oleander Sunset, Bakersfield, CA

In 2025, violent crime will cost $1,077 per household.

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Crime Grade's violent crime map highlights the safest areas in Oleander Sunset 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.

The D- grade indicates that the rate of violent crime is higher than that of the average US neighborhood. Oleander Sunset ranks in the 15th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 15% of neighborhoods but less safe than 85%. This analysis applies only to Oleander Sunset's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby neighborhoods.

The violent crime rate in Oleander Sunset is 8.672 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Oleander Sunset residents generally consider the northwest part of the neighborhood to be the safest.Your chance of being a victim of violent crime in Oleander Sunset varies by area - ranging from 1 in 82 in the south areas to 1 in 155 in the northwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the east parts of Oleander Sunset, Bakersfield, CA see the most incidents - about 29 per year. In contrast, the northwest part of the neighborhood has the fewest, with approximately 12 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Oleander Sunset, Bakersfield, CA

The total projected cost of crime in Oleander Sunset for 2025 is $7,382,317. This translates to approximately $391 per resident and $1,077 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.7% of the median household income in Oleander Sunset. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 43.7%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 43.1%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 13.0%

How Much Does Violent Crime Cost in Oleander Sunset Compared to Other Neighborhoods?

Oleander Sunset, Bakersfield, CA: $391
Downtown San Francisco, San Fr: $824
El Toro Marine Air Station, Ir: $82
California: $264
USA: $258

The Cost of Crime per resident in Oleander Sunset is $391 per year, which is $132 more than the national average and $126 more than Bakersfield's city average. Below we compare neighborhoods similar to Oleander Sunset:
  • In Downtown San Francisco, San Fr, crime costs $824 per person, which is $433 more than in Oleander Sunset.
  • In El Toro Marine Air Station, Ir, crime costs $82 per person, which is $308 less than in Oleander Sunset

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Oleander Sunset for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Oleander Sunset
Cost per Oleander Sunset Resident
Murder
$2.37 million
$125
Rape/Sexual Assault
$511,389
$27
Robbery
$882,266
$47
Assault
$3.62 million
$192
Total Cost of Violent Crime
$7,382,317
$391

The Intangible Cost of Violent Crime in Oleander Sunset, Bakersfield, 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 Oleander Sunset totals $19,560,969 ($1,035 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $26,943,286 ($1,426 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 Violent Crime Maps

When interpreting the Oleander Sunset violent crime map, keep in mind that violent 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 south part of the neighborhood has more retail establishments, which can artificially inflate violent 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 have the same problem. Of Oleander Sunset’s 18,896 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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Oleander Sunset Crime Breakdown

The tables below show which crimes are used to calculate the Crime Grades above. All violent crime rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 Oleander Sunset residents in a standard year.

Oleander Sunset Violent Crime Breakdown

The table below shows which violent crimes are used to calculate the Violent Crime Grade above. All violent crime rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 Oleander Sunset residents in a standard year.

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
6.675
Robbery
1.484
Rape
0.4463
Murder
0.0666
Total Violent Crime
8.672 (D-)

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Neighborhoods

Compared to surrounding neighborhoods, the rate of violent crime in Oleander Sunset is higher. The table below shows Crime Grades for neighborhoods close to Oleander Sunset.

Nearby Neighborhood
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
D+
D+
D
D-
D-
F
C-
D
D
D-
D
F
C
D
C-
D+
D-
D
C
D+
C-
C
D+
C-
D+
D
D
B-
C+
C+

Crime Maps and Rates for Neighborhood with Similar Populations

Oleander Sunset is higher versus other neighborhoods of the same size for violent 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-
C-
C-
C
C
C
D
D
D
C+
C+
C+
C
B-
B-
C+
C+
C+
D+
B-
B-
B-
A-
A-
D-
D
D
A+
A+
A+

Considering only the violent crime rate, Oleander Sunset is less safe than the California state average and less safe than the national average.

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