Crime Rates and Safety in Oregon

Oregon's property crime rates run above the national average, with vehicle theft and package theft a persistent issue in the Portland metro. Violent crime is closer to average.

56 cities tracked. 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report data.

Avg Violent Crime Rate

333per 100K (below national avg of 363.8)

Avg Property Crime Rate

2078per 100K (above national avg of 1,832.3)

All 56 Cities in Oregon

City	Grade	Population	Percentile
Portland	D-	635,109	11%
Salem	D-	181,779	11%
Eugene	D-	178,618	12%
Gresham	D-	111,513	14%
Hillsboro	D	111,126	18%
Bend	C-	107,342	28%
Beaverton	D-	97,842	15%
Medford	C	86,494	35%
Corvallis	D+	61,499	23%
Springfield	D	61,431	17%
Tigard	C	57,929	37%
Albany	D	56,894	17%
Lake Oswego	D+	39,722	24%
Grants Pass	C	39,239	32%
Keizer	C-	39,140	29%
Redmond	C	38,547	39%
Oregon City	D	38,175	19%
McMinnville	D+	34,647	23%
Woodburn	C-	31,948	28%
Happy Valley	C-	28,916	27%
Tualatin	D+	28,139	25%
Wilsonville	D-	27,833	14%
Forest Grove	C	27,252	37%
Newberg	C	26,896	33%
West Linn	C-	26,567	26%
Roseburg	D+	23,693	23%
Milwaukie	D	22,114	17%
Klamath Falls	D	22,111	15%
Ashland	C	20,889	38%
Sherwood	C-	20,535	25%
Lebanon	D	20,267	18%
Hermiston	D	19,906	18%
Central Point	C	19,139	33%
Canby	C	18,004	36%
Dallas	C-	17,890	27%
Pendleton	D	16,989	18%
Troutdale	C-	15,776	28%
The Dalles	C	15,745	32%
Coos Bay	C-	15,686	25%
Cornelius	D+	15,520	25%
St. Helens	D+	14,450	24%
Sandy	C+	13,323	41%
La Grande	D+	12,985	23%
Prineville	D	11,994	19%
Ontario	C+	11,957	46%
Gladstone	D+	11,865	24%
Monmouth	D	11,543	20%
Cottage Grove	D+	10,851	22%
Fairview	D+	10,762	21%
Silverton	C+	10,450	41%
Newport	D+	10,383	24%
Sweet Home	C	10,308	36%
Independence	C	10,195	36%
Lincoln City	D+	10,117	24%
Molalla	C-	10,104	27%
Baker City	C	10,071	34%

Neighboring States

Washington California Nevada Idaho

Frequently Asked Questions About Oregon Safety

What is the safest city in Oregon?

Ontario, with a C+ grade and a crime rate of 188.9 per 1,000 residents. It ranks above 46% of all US cities.

How does Oregon compare to the national average for crime?

Oregon runs below the national average for violent crime, at 333 per 100K vs. the national 363.8. Property crime averages 2078 per 100K (national: 1,832.3).

Which city in Oregon has the most crime?

Salem has the highest crime rate among tracked Oregon cities, with a D- grade and 288.4 crimes per 1,000 residents.

How many cities are tracked in Oregon?

56 cities with available FBI UCR crime data.

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