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Is Bend, Oregon Safe?

Population 107,342 · Safer than 28% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Bend earns a C- safety grade with 231.3 crimes per 1,000 residents. Violent crime runs above the national average, putting the city behind 72% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,682 per 100K.

Bend Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricBendOregon AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate427.7332.5363.8
Property Crime Rate1885.42078.01,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate277.0--268.2
Theft Rate1682.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate229.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

231.3 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD

428/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1885/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Bend

Violent crime in Bend is above the national average. The rate of 427.7 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1885.4 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,682 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Bend Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault277
01.0x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery77
01.2x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary295
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,682
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft229
072% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Bend Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Bend
427.7
State
332.5
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Bend
1885.4
State
2078.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Bend Safety

Is Bend safe?
Not especially. Bend earns a C- with a crime rate of 231.3 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs above the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Bend?
231.3 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 427.7 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1885.4 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Bend safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Bend's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,682 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Bend?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Bend generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Bend police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Bend?
No. Crime in Bend has been trending down, which is good news for the C--rated city.
How does Bend compare to other cities in Oregon?
Below average for the state. Bend ranks behind about 68% of Oregon cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Bend to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is above the national average. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Bend?
Bad. A C- grade and 231.3 per-thousand rate put Bend below 72% of US cities. Violent crime at 428 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Bend?
427.7 per 100,000, which is 18% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (277), robbery (77), 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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