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Is Oregon, Ohio Safe?

Population 19,674 · Safer than 16% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

With a violent crime rate close to the national average, Oregon faces real safety challenges. It earns a D grade and ranks below 84% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,799 per 100K.

Oregon Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricOregonOhio AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate350.9312.4363.8
Property Crime Rate2361.82033.51,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate280.0--268.2
Theft Rate1799.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate216.0--318.3

All rates per 100,000 residents. 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report + Census Bureau population estimates.

Overall SafetyD

271.3 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

351/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD-

2362/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Oregon

Violent crime in Oregon is close to the national average. The rate of 350.9 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2361.8 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,799 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Oregon Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault280
01.0x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery57
090% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary401
01.5x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,799
01.3x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft216
068% of avgAvg: 318.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. Vertical marker = national average.

How Oregon Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Oregon
350.9
State
312.4
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Oregon
2361.8
State
2033.5
National
1832.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. National averages from 2023 FBI UCR data.

Frequently Asked Questions About Oregon Safety

Is Oregon safe?
Not especially. Oregon earns a D with a crime rate of 271.3 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs close to the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Oregon?
271.3 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 350.9 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2361.8 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Oregon safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Oregon's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,799 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Oregon?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Oregon generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Oregon police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Oregon?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Oregon's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D grade overall.
How does Oregon compare to other cities in Ohio?
Below average for the state. Oregon ranks behind about 76% of Ohio cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Oregon to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Oregon?
Bad. A D grade and 271.3 per-thousand rate put Oregon below 84% of US cities. Violent crime at 351 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Oregon?
350.9 per 100,000, which is 4% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (280), robbery (57), and murder (5.0) per 100,000.

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2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report data and Census Bureau population estimates. Safety grades calculated using national and state-level crime rate distributions. Not a substitute for local law enforcement guidance.

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