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10%
Total crime NAT. AVG.
21%
Violent crime NAT. AVG.
8%
Property crime NAT. AVG.
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Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2022 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2023; this is the most current data available.
Los Osos crime rates are not available from the FBI crime report. The FBI's uniform crime reporting program (UCR), gathers data from more than 18,000 law enforcement agencies. The agencies include city, university, college, county, state, tribal and federal law enforcement agencies. When combined, they represent approximately 309 million American residents, or a 98% coverage rate of large metropolitan areas. This does result in approximately 20 million people who live in areas where the FBI does not provide crime reports. These areas tend to be smaller towns, villages or suburbs. Given that Los Osos crime stats are not covered by the FBI crime reports, either data from local enforcement agencies is applied or estimates are calculated based on demographic data including, but not limited to: home prices, income per capita, poverty rates, unemployment rates, educational achievement and population density. The Los Osos crime estimates should be used at your own risk. Please be aware that the data displayed above is estimated and not officially reported by any agency. The Los Osos crime map can also be used to view a visual display of crimes committed on a block group level.
StatisticReportedincidents/100k peopleLos Osos/100k peopleCalifornia/100k peopleNational/100k people
Total crime0n/a (estimate)2,550 (estimate)2,8432,324
Murdern/an/an/a5.76.3
Rapen/an/an/a37.440.0
Robberyn/an/an/a123.566.1
Assaultn/an/an/a332.8268.2
Violent crimen/an/a (estimate)448 (estimate)500370
Burglaryn/an/an/a371.9269.8
Theftn/an/an/a1,499.31,401.9
Vehicle theftn/an/an/a471.9282.7
Property crimen/an/a (estimate)2,102 (estimate)2,3431,954

Los Osos crime map



The Los Osos crime map provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Los Osos as reported by the local law enforcement agencies. Based on the color coded legend above, the crime map outlines the areas with lower crime compared to the areas with higher crime. The Los Osos crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Los Osos crime map does not always indicate that it is a dangerous area for its residents. Areas on the heat map could be inflated if they are located in high traffic areas like airports, sports centers or large parks. Other areas on the heat map could see increased crime rates if they are located in major tourist areas like the downtown core.
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      Crime Quick Facts

      • Los Osos crime rates are 10% higher than the national average
      • Violent crimes in Los Osos are 21% higher than the national average
      • In Los Osos you have a 1 in 40 chance of becoming a victim of crime
      • Los Osos is safer than 22% of the cities in the United States
      • Year over year crime in Los Osos has increased by 10%

      Los Osos, CA Crime Quiz

      • 1. Which city in California has the least crime per 100,000 people?
      • 2. Which city in California has the most crime per 100,000 people?
      • 3. How many crimes (per 100,000 people) occur in Los Osos each year?
      • 4. Is the Los Osos crime rate higher or lower than the California average?
      • 5. Los Osos is safer than 35% of all other cities in California.
       
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      Daily Crime In Los Osos (per 100,000 people)

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      Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Los Osos

      The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Los Osos is 1 in 223
      The chance of being a victim of property crime in Los Osos is 1 in 48
      The chance of being a victim of crime in Los Osos is 1 in 40

      Year Over Year Crime In Los Osos (per 100,000 people)

      Los Osos police department

      Item Los Osos California National
      Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)n/a51,506558,732
      Police officers & civilians /1000 residentsn/a3.63.3

      Sex offenders in California

      State Total offenders California /100K National /100K
      California79,891232266
      There are a total of 79,891 sex offenders in California. This yields a total of 232 sex offenders in California per 100,000 residents which is 13% less than the national average.

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      Source: The Los Osos, CA crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2022. The crime report encompasses more than 18,000 city and state law enforcement agencies reporting data on property and violent crimes. The uniform crime reports program represents approximately 309 million American residents, which results in 98% coverage of metropolitan statistical areas.