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Is Ashland, Oregon Safe?

Population 20,889 · Safer than 38% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Ashland is a smaller community of 20,889 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 207.5 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,092 per 100K.

Ashland Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricAshlandOregon AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate390.5332.5363.8
Property Crime Rate1684.62078.01,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate238.0--268.2
Theft Rate1092.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate378.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

207.5 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

391/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC+

1685/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Ashland

Violent crime in Ashland is close to the national average. The rate of 390.5 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1684.6 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,092 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Ashland Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault238
089% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery69
01.1x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary250
093% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,092
078% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft378
01.2x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Ashland Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Ashland
390.5
State
332.5
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Ashland
1684.6
State
2078.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Ashland Safety

Is Ashland safe?
Not especially. Ashland earns a C with a crime rate of 207.5 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 Ashland?
207.5 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 390.5 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1684.6 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Ashland safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Ashland has a C grade, so it's not the safest destination, but tourist areas generally see less violent crime than the citywide average suggests.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Ashland?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Ashland generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Ashland police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Ashland?
Crime rates have held steady in Ashland, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C grade.
How does Ashland compare to other cities in Oregon?
Middle of the pack for Oregon. Ashland isn't the safest option in the state, but it's not the most concerning either, ranking around the 47th percentile among Oregon cities.
How safe is Ashland 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 Ashland?
Mixed. Violent crime is close to the national average, and property crime is close to the national average. It's not great, but it's not the worst either, landing at the 38th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Ashland?
390.5 per 100,000, which is 7% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (238), robbery (69), and murder (3.0) 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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