Safest Cities in Oregon — 2027 Rankings

Updated October 2026 · 56 cities ranked · Based on FBI UCR data

In the 2027 rankings, Ontario is the safest city in Oregon with a crime rate of 18.8 per 1,000 residents, earning a B safety grade. Sandy (19.8/1K) and Silverton (19.9/1K) round out the top three. Rankings based on 56 cities with FBI Uniform Crime Report data.

These 2027 rankings use 2023 FBI UCR data — the most recent available. Rankings will be updated as 2024 FBI data is released.

Avg Crime Rate

23.7per 1K

Avg Violent Crime

390per 100K

Avg Property Crime

1976per 100K

All 56 Cities Ranked by Safety (2027)

#	City	Grade	Crime/1K	Risk Level	Violent	Property
1	Ontario	B	18.8	Below Average Risk	358	1526
2	Sandy	B-	19.8	Moderate	385	1595
3	Silverton	B-	19.9	Moderate	360	1632
4	Redmond	B-	20.1	Moderate	318	1696
5	Ashland	B-	20.1	Moderate	427	1586
6	Tigard	B-	20.2	Moderate	377	1645
7	Forest Grove	B-	20.4	Moderate	386	1653
8	Medford	B-	20.6	Moderate	388	1673
9	Canby	B-	20.6	Moderate	413	1652
10	Independence	B-	20.7	Moderate	391	1681
11	Sweet Home	B-	20.8	Moderate	384	1693
12	Baker City	B-	21.1	Moderate	413	1700
13	Newberg	B-	21.2	Moderate	439	1678
14	Grants Pass	B-	21.3	Moderate	418	1713
15	Central Point	B-	21.3	Moderate	361	1770
16	Bend	B-	21.8	Moderate	455	1721
17	The Dalles	B-	21.8	Moderate	333	1844
18	Keizer	B-	21.9	Moderate	418	1775
19	Woodburn	B-	22.4	Moderate	343	1898
20	Troutdale	B-	22.6	Moderate	352	1908
21	Happy Valley	B-	22.7	Moderate	357	1911
22	Dallas	B-	22.8	Moderate	334	1942
23	Molalla	B-	22.8	Moderate	411	1870
24	Sherwood	B-	22.9	Moderate	436	1859
25	Coos Bay	C+	23	Moderate	425	1878
26	Tualatin	C+	23.2	Moderate	358	1966
27	West Linn	C+	23.2	Moderate	320	1995
28	Lake Oswego	C+	23.3	Moderate	354	1976
29	Cornelius	C+	23.3	Moderate	403	1923
30	McMinnville	C+	23.5	Moderate	432	1921
31	Corvallis	C+	23.6	Moderate	364	1993
32	St. Helens	C+	23.6	Moderate	338	2023
33	La Grande	C+	23.6	Moderate	413	1945
34	Gladstone	C+	23.6	Moderate	408	1949
35	Lincoln City	C+	23.6	Moderate	380	1977
36	Newport	C+	23.7	Moderate	386	1983
37	Roseburg	C+	23.8	Moderate	336	2046
38	Cottage Grove	C+	24.2	Moderate	339	2084
39	Fairview	C+	24.3	Moderate	376	2054
40	Hillsboro	C+	24.6	Moderate	389	2072
41	Oregon City	C+	24.6	Moderate	407	2051
42	Monmouth	C+	24.7	Moderate	378	2097
43	Springfield	C+	24.8	Moderate	454	2028
44	Pendleton	C+	24.9	Moderate	420	2073
45	Lebanon	C+	25	Moderate	365	2135
46	Hermiston	C+	25	Moderate	379	2118
47	Prineville	C+	25	Moderate	394	2101
48	Albany	C+	25.1	Moderate	446	2061
49	Milwaukie	C+	25.2	Moderate	444	2081
50	Beaverton	C+	25.8	Moderate	369	2214
51	Klamath Falls	C+	25.9	Moderate	412	2175
52	Gresham	C+	26	Moderate	360	2242
53	Eugene	C+	26.3	Moderate	438	2194
54	Wilsonville	C+	26.3	Moderate	425	2208
55	Salem	C+	26.8	Moderate	412	2266
56	Portland	F	56.5	Very High Risk	450	5200

Violent and property crime rates per 100,000 residents. FBI Uniform Crime Report data projected for 2027.

Most Dangerous Cities in Oregon (2027)

Portland56.5/1K · Very High Risk · Violent: 450/100K

C+

Salem26.8/1K · Moderate · Violent: 412/100K

C+

Wilsonville26.3/1K · Moderate · Violent: 425/100K

C+

Eugene26.3/1K · Moderate · Violent: 438/100K

C+

Gresham26/1K · Moderate · Violent: 360/100K

Frequently Asked Questions About Oregon Safety in 2027

What is the safest city in Oregon in 2027?

Based on the latest FBI UCR data projected into 2027, Ontario is the safest city in Oregon with a crime rate of 18.8 per 1,000 residents and a B safety grade. It ranks above 61% of all US cities.

What are the top safest cities in Oregon for 2027?

The safest cities in Oregon for 2027, ranked by lowest crime rate: Ontario, Sandy, Silverton, Redmond, Ashland, Tigard, Forest Grove, Medford, Canby, Independence. Based on FBI Uniform Crime Report data.

What is the most dangerous city in Oregon in 2027?

Portland has the highest crime rate in Oregon at 56.5 per 1,000 residents, earning a F safety grade in the 2027 rankings.

How are Oregon 2027 safety rankings calculated?

Rankings use 2023 FBI Uniform Crime Report data — the most recent complete dataset — as the baseline for 2027 projections. Cities are graded A+ through F based on combined violent and property crime rates compared to national distributions. Rankings will be updated when 2024 FBI data is released.

Is Oregon safe to live in 2027?

Oregon has a higher-than-average violent crime rate at 390 per 100K (national: 363.8). Safety varies by city — Ontario earns a B while Portland gets a F.

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2027 rankings are based on 2023 FBI Uniform Crime Report data — the most recent complete dataset available. Rankings will be updated when 2024 data is released by the FBI in late 2025. Safety grades calculated using national and state-level crime rate distributions. Not a substitute for local law enforcement guidance.

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