Safe At Home – Oakland
Oakland, CA is a tale of two cities. People point to Oakland’s diversity, beauty and opportunity, but there’s also fear of the crime and killings that plague many neighborhoods. Residents interviewed in city’s Lakeshore area share their views on the Oakland’s safety.
Oakland Crime By The Numbers
| Crime | 2008 | 2009 |
| Homicide | 115 | 104 |
| Rape | 338 | 326 |
| Robbery | 3,323 | 2,898 |
| Aggravated Assault | 4,129 | 3,465 |
| Burglary | 4,488 | 4,798 |
| Car Theft | 8,085 | 6,542 |
| Larceny (>$400) | 1,726 | 2,179 |
| Larceny (<$400) | 7,189 | 6,654 |
| Arson | 299 | 223 |
| Source: Office of the Attorney General | Preliminary Report: Crime in 2009 |
OAKLAND CRIME LINKS
Oakland Crime Spotting - An interactive map of the latest crimes in Oakland.Oakland Police Department - The official website for the Oakland Police Department
Oakland North - a non-profit, local news site for North Oakland and surrounding areas.