Moving from Fall River, MA to Oceanside, CA?
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Is Fall River or Oceanside Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of FBI data, Oceanside is safer than Fall River (Safety Score 37/100 vs 37/100), with a total crime rate of 2,131 per 100,000 versus 2,137 for Fall River — 0% lower. Fall River has lower rates in 4 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in violent crime, where Oceanside has a 38% lower rate.
Quiz: which of these is SAFER than Fall River, MA?
Fall River — 5-Year Trend
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Oceanside — 5-Year Trend
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Fall River | Oceanside | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 2,136.6 | 2,130.7 | +5.9 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 745.0 | 458.7 | +286.3 |
| Murder Rate | 3.1 | 2.4 | +0.8 |
| Rape Rate | 60.7 | 30.2 | +30.5 |
| Robbery Rate | 100.5 | 85.4 | +15.1 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 578.6 | 340.8 | +237.8 |
| Property Crime Rate | 1,391.6 | 1,672.0 | -280.3 |
| Burglary Rate | 231.2 | 308.2 | -77.0 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 996.1 | 1,164.0 | -167.9 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 164.3 | 199.7 | -35.5 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR.
Moving from Fall River, MA to Oceanside, CA?
An out-of-state move adds new driver's license, plates, voter registration and deadlines that differ by state. The Moving Checklist Planner dates every task from your move-in day — seven tabs for Google Sheets or Excel, $12 once.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Fall River or Oceanside safer?
Oceanside is safer with a total crime rate of 2,131 per 100K vs 2,137 for Fall River — a 0% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Fall River has a violent crime rate of 745.0 per 100K while Oceanside has 458.7. Oceanside has lower violent crime.
About Fall River, MA
Fall River, site of the infamous Lizzie Borden case, is a South Coast Massachusetts city nestled along the Taunton River. Once a major textile center, its population is now largely working-class, with a significant Portuguese heritage. With a safety score of 37/100 and a population coverage of 95,573, Fall River has a total crime rate of 2,136.6 per 100,000 residents.
About Oceanside, CA
Oceanside, California, a coastal city in San Diego County, is home to Camp Pendleton, a major U.S. Marine Corps base. Its iconic pier, one of the longest on the West Coast, offers panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean. With a safety score of 37/100 and a population coverage of 168,725, Oceanside has a total crime rate of 2,130.7 per 100,000 residents.