{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/united-states/oxnard","updatedAt":"2026-10-03T12:08:52.452Z","place":{"city":"Oxnard","country":"United States","countryCode":"US","lat":34.1975,"lon":-119.17705},"safety":{"score":74,"level":"SAFE","answer":"Yes — generally safe","saferThanPctOfCountries":78,"confidence":0.92,"caps":[],"databaseScore":77,"travellerSentiment":{"score":65,"label":"Mostly positive","summary":"60% of visitors report feeling safe walking alone after dark, indicating moderate confidence in daytime safety but increased wariness at night","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":60,"weight":0.35},{"label":"Robbery risk","score":62,"weight":0.45},{"label":"Pickpocket risk","score":78,"weight":0.2}]},"categories":[{"key":"crime","label":"Crime","score":66,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller 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Oxnard is generally safe for visitors who exercise normal precautions, though petty crime and isolated violent incidents occur.","summary":"Oxnard's composite safety index of 77/100 indicates it is safer than about 83% of countries globally, with strong scores in health, environment, and official guidance. While the homicide rate matches the U.S. national average at 5.8 per 100k and violent crime is elevated (596 per 100k), property crime is lower than national norms. Visitor sentiment reflects moderate daytime safety but increased caution after dark, particularly in certain neighborhoods.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Mugging and armed robbery risk is moderate, with incidents concentrated in Nyeland Acres and La Colonia, especially after dark"},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Pickpocketing and bag-snatching occur in crowded places and on public buses; remain vigilant in transit hubs and markets"},"safeAreas":["River Ridge","Victoria Estates","Oxnard Beach / Silver Strand"],"avoidAreas":["La Colonia (due to violent crime and gang activity)","Nyeland Acres (due to recent shooting and property crime)"],"scams":["Fraudulent identity theft attempts reported via Oxnard Police Department alerts","Fake ticket or taxi scams targeting tourists in crowded areas"],"zones":[{"name":"River Ridge","level":"safe","note":"Low crime, affluent residential area with golf course and gated communities."},{"name":"Victoria Estates","level":"safe","note":"Upscale neighborhood with low violent crime and strong resident engagement."},{"name":"Downtown Oxnard","level":"caution","note":"Active during day; increased petty theft and scam reports after dark, especially near transit hub."},{"name":"La Colonia","level":"avoid","note":"Higher incidence of violent crime, including shootings and gang activity; avoid at night."},{"name":"Nyeland Acres","level":"avoid","note":"Recent rifle discharge at party (Dec 2025) and ongoing property crime; exercise extreme caution."},{"name":"Port Hueneme (Oxnard-adjacent)","level":"caution","note":"Military presence brings stability, but nearby industrial zones see occasional theft and vandalism."},{"name":"Oxnard Beach / Silver Strand","level":"safe","note":"Popular tourist area with regular patrols; safe for daytime visitation, avoid isolated spots after dusk."},{"name":"The Collection at RiverPark","level":"caution","note":"Shopping center with moderate pickpocketing risk; keep valuables secure, especially on weekends."}]}}