
Is Oaks a Safe Place to Live? Housing, Crime & Buyer Guide
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Crime Summary:
Crime Overview (last 12 months)
395 Registered Offenders Nearby
Crime Details:
Recent reported incidents in the past 12 months (newest first). Up to 10 records.
| Crime date | Crime description | Address | Crime category |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, engine 6 is dispatched to a possible cardiac arrest reported near the 1800 block of North Baker Street, between Baker Place and Bedford Road in Stockton. | N Baker St, Stockton, CA 95204 | Medical Emergency |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, fire personnel are dispatched to a reported outdoor fire near East Bianchi Road and Upper in Stockton. The incident is coded as a possible suicide attempt-related fire call under code 404F. | E Bianchi Rd, Stockton, CA | Fire |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews are dispatched to a possible outdoor fire near South Center Street between Church Street and Hazelton Avenue in Stockton. | S Center St, Stockton, CA 95203 | Fire |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a grass fire near West Hazelton Avenue and Commerce Street, just south of Engine 2’s area, with residents apparently attempting to extinguish it and the flames getting close to nearby tents. Engine 2 is dispatched to an outdoor fire near South Center Street between West Church Street and West Hazelton Avenue in Stockton. | S Center St, Stockton, CA 95203 | Fire |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, officers discuss a possible suspicious person who was reported earlier and is now said to be heading east along Market while pushing a stroller instead of a shopping cart. The person’s clothing does not match what the reporting party originally described. | Monte Diablo Ave, Stockton, CA 95203 | Suspicious Activity |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible suspicious situation that reportedly began near South Center Street, with a caller later believing the involved people went to a McDonald’s off Charter Way. Units looked for a red Hyundai based on a broadcast license plate but were unable to find it at the restaurant. The caller, a woman, was later reported walking southbound on Van Buren Street from Worth Street. A Hispanic man in his thirties, wearing a black and white zip-up shirt, blue sweatpants, and blue Converse shoes, was described as possibly involved. | S Center St, Stockton, CA 95203 | Suspicious Activity |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, engine 2 was dispatched to a chest pain medical call near W Sonora Street, Stockton. Cross streets are S Lincoln Street and S Harrison Street. | W Sonora St, Stockton, CA 95203 | Medical Emergency |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported robbery at a smoke shop near East Park Street and Wilson Way. Radio traffic indicates a male suspect allegedly demanded money and took cash from the register before leaving in a dark-colored Nissan, heading west on Park Street with a female passenger. Details are based on caller reports and store video and may be subject to confirmation. | N Wilson Way, Stockton, CA 95205 | Robbery Report |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a possible carbon monoxide alarm at a residence near Orilla and Spring Street in Stockton. | Spring St, Stockton, CA 95206 | Fire |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, officers are dispatched to a possible alarm activation at a business on Pacific Avenue, reported as a front door and motion sensor alert with no response from anyone on scene. | Pacific Ave, Stockton, CA 95207 | Break-In |
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Overview of Oaks, Stockton, CA
Oaks is an urban neighborhood in Stockton, California, with affordable housing and a high vacancy rate of 18.5%. It has a strong Mexican ancestry presence and a diverse occupational profile including farming and manufacturing.
The neighborhood has a lower rate of college graduates and a higher child poverty rate compared to most U.S. neighborhoods, reflecting its lower-middle income status.
Housing market and real estate character
Oaks features mostly small to medium sized homes and apartments, with a high renter occupancy and significant vacancy.
| Housing Age | Many homes built before 1940 and between 1940-1969 |
|---|---|
| Renter Occupied Rate | |
| Housing Type | Small to medium single-family homes and apartments |
What buyers will notice right away
Families and Lifestyle
Oaks has a diverse occupational base with a strong presence of manufacturing, farming, and sales jobs.
| Manufacturing & Laborer Jobs | 36.4% |
|---|---|
| Farming, Forestry, Fishing | 19.5% |
Demographics
| College Educated Adults | 3.6% |
|---|---|
| Child Poverty Rate | 25.2% |
| Income Rank | |
| Mexican Ancestry | 61.4% |
| Foreign Born | 40.1% |
| Languages Spoken | Spanish, English, Urdu (1.8%) |
Commute Patterns
Most residents drive alone or carpool, with many commuting 15-30 minutes but a notable group commuting over an hour.
Oaks features typical car-dependent commuting with a mix of short and long travel times.
| Drive Alone | 73.9% |
|---|---|
| Carpool | 19.3% |
| Main Commute Time | 15-30 minutes |
| Long Commute | 12.3% over 1 hour |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Oaks an affordable neighborhood?
Yes, Oaks has median home prices and rents lower than most California neighborhoods.
What is the vacancy rate in Oaks?
The vacancy rate is 18.5%, higher than 85.6% of U.S. neighborhoods, indicating many empty buildings.
What are common occupations in Oaks?
Manufacturing, labor, farming, and sales jobs are common among residents.