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Is Albany, Oregon Safe?

Population 56,894 · Safer than 17% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Albany has a crime problem that shows up in the data. The D safety grade reflects a violent crime rate close to the national average and an overall rate of 267.1 per 1,000 residents. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,628 per 100K.

Albany Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricAlbanyOregon AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate415.2332.5363.8
Property Crime Rate2256.22078.01,832.3
Murder Rate9.0--5.7
Assault Rate275.0--268.2
Theft Rate1628.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate240.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

267.1 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

415/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2256/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Albany

Violent crime in Albany is close to the national average. The rate of 415.2 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2256.2 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,628 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Albany Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder9
01.6x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault275
01.0x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery80
01.3x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary322
01.2x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,628
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft240
075% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Albany Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Albany
415.2
State
332.5
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Albany
2256.2
State
2078.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Albany Safety

Is Albany safe?
Not especially. Albany earns a D with a crime rate of 267.1 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 Albany?
267.1 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 415.2 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2256.2 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Albany safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Albany's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,628 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Albany?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Albany generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Albany police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Albany?
Crime rates have held steady in Albany, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its D grade.
How does Albany compare to other cities in Oregon?
Below average for the state. Albany ranks behind about 89% of Oregon cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Albany to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Albany?
Bad. A D grade and 267.1 per-thousand rate put Albany below 83% of US cities. Violent crime at 415 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Albany?
415.2 per 100,000, which is 14% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (275), robbery (80), and murder (9.0) 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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