The Ventura County Sheriff's Department has published 2008 crime reports for areas in its jurisdiction at www.vcsd.org/crime_stats/index.html and the City of Camarillo statistics are shown below (Thousand Oaks statistics here). The overall reported crime rate dropped by 3% in 2008. Violent crime in Camarillo was down a notable 18% in 2008, while residential burglaries grew by 38% (117 reported crimes). Overall, nice job, Camarillo!

There were 17.2 reported crimes per 1000 residents in Camarillo, or 1 crime for every 58 residents (comparable statistic in Thousand Oaks is 1 out of 66 residents). Los Angeles County crime rates are roughly double these rates.  Stay vigilant!