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Is Baker City, Oregon Safe?

Population 10,071 · Safer than 34% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Baker City is a smaller community of 10,071 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 216.7 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,479 per 100K.

Baker City Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricBaker CityOregon AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate372.4332.5363.8
Property Crime Rate1794.52078.01,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate290.0--268.2
Theft Rate1479.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate418.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

216.7 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

372/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1795/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Baker City

Violent crime in Baker City is close to the national average. The rate of 372.4 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1794.5 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,479 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Baker City Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault290
01.1x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery81
01.3x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary338
01.3x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,479
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft418
01.3x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Baker City Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Baker City
372.4
State
332.5
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Baker City
1794.5
State
2078.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Baker City Safety

Is Baker City safe?
Not especially. Baker City earns a C with a crime rate of 216.7 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 Baker City?
216.7 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 372.4 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1794.5 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Baker City safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Baker City's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,479 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Baker City?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Baker City generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Baker City police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Baker City?
No. Crime in Baker City has been trending down, which is good news for the C-rated city.
How does Baker City compare to other cities in Oregon?
Middle of the pack for Oregon. Baker City isn't the safest option in the state, but it's not the most concerning either, ranking around the 42th percentile among Oregon cities.
How safe is Baker City to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Baker City?
Bad. A C grade and 216.7 per-thousand rate put Baker City below 66% of US cities. Violent crime at 372 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Baker City?
372.4 per 100,000, which is 2% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (290), robbery (81), 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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