Oakland: Safety 4 out of 10 (Above average crime). Compared with 77 places in Chicago (10 = lowest crime).

How many murders are there in Oakland?

Recorded homicides in Oakland (12 months to September 2026): 2.

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Oakland, Chicago, United States: crime rate and Safety score

Safety 4 out of 10 Above average crime

4/10 in Chicago · 2/10 in the world

Compared with 77 places in Chicago (10 = lowest crime).

Weighted crime: 52,155 per 100,000 people (12 months to September 2026)

Residents: 6,799

How accurate: in 2026-09, 100% of the 77 neighbourhoods compared scored within 1 of their 2025-09 score.

Type	Count	Per 100,000 a year	All places this source covers
Homicide
Homicide	2	29.4	15.6
One per victim; includes involuntary manslaughter and reckless homicide.
Sexual offences
Criminal sexual assault	5	73.5	60.3
Illinois' offence that includes rape.
Other sex offences	4	58.8	50.3
Violence
Battery	144	2,118	1,542.6
In Illinois, battery is the attack itself (bodily harm or offensive contact).
Assault (threat of violence)	81	1,191.4	761.5
In Illinois, assault is putting someone in fear of an attack, without contact.
Robbery
Robbery	18	264.7	176
Theft and burglary
Burglary	42	617.7	483.6
Theft	136	2,000.3	1,860.2
Motor vehicle theft	131	1,926.8	667.8
Drugs
Drug offences	1	14.7	237.1
Damage and public order
Criminal damage	118	1,735.5	938.4
Criminal trespass	10	147.1	201.9
Public peace violation	3	44.1	45.4
Other
Weapons offences	19	279.5	179.3
Arson	2	29.4	13.7

Source: City of Chicago, updated 28 October 2026.

Is Oakland safe?: Oakland: Safety 4 out of 10 (Above average crime). Compared with 77 places in Chicago (10 = lowest crime).
What is the crime rate in Oakland?: Oakland: Weighted crime: 52,155 per 100,000 people (12 months to September 2026).
How many murders are there in Oakland?: Recorded homicides in Oakland (12 months to September 2026): 2.