Is Lexington or Oxnard Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of FBI data, Oxnard is safer than Lexington (Safety Score 29/100 vs 28/100), with a total crime rate of 2,474 per 100,000 versus 2,536 for Lexington — 2% lower. Lexington has higher rates in 3 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in violent crime, where Lexington has a 56% lower rate.
Quiz: which of these is MORE DANGEROUS than Lexington, KY?
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Lexington, KY
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Lexington | Oxnard | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 2,536.4 | 2,473.6 | +62.8 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 262.0 | 596.4 | -334.4 |
| Murder Rate | 5.0 | 3.0 | +1.9 |
| Rape Rate | 51.7 | 32.9 | +18.7 |
| Robbery Rate | 79.5 | 118.6 | -39.1 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 125.9 | 441.8 | -315.9 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,274.4 | 1,877.3 | +397.1 |
| Burglary Rate | 264.8 | 200.7 | +64.2 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 1,728.4 | 1,315.4 | +413.0 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 281.2 | 361.3 | -80.1 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Lexington or Oxnard safer?
Oxnard is safer with a total crime rate of 2,474 per 100K vs 2,536 for Lexington — a 2% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Lexington has a violent crime rate of 262.0 per 100K while Oxnard has 596.4. Lexington has lower violent crime.
About Lexington, KY
About Oxnard, CA
Oxnard, a coastal city in Ventura County, is known for its strawberry fields and as a gateway to the Channel Islands. Founded by Henry T. Oxnard for a sugar beet factory, its diverse population enjoys a Mediterranean climate. With a safety score of 29/100 and a population coverage of 197,361, Oxnard has a total crime rate of 2,473.6 per 100,000 residents.