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Is Canby, Oregon Safe?

Population 18,004 · Safer than 36% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 18,004, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Canby earns a C with violent crime close to the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,521 per 100K.

Canby Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricCanbyOregon AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate370.2332.5363.8
Property Crime Rate1755.82078.01,832.3
Murder Rate7.0--5.7
Assault Rate301.0--268.2
Theft Rate1521.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate359.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

212.6 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

370/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1756/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Canby

Violent crime in Canby is close to the national average. The rate of 370.2 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1755.8 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,521 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Assault is notable at 301 per 100K, above the national 268.2.

Canby Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder7
01.2x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault301
01.1x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery60
095% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary259
096% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,521
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft359
01.1x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Canby Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Canby
370.2
State
332.5
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Canby
1755.8
State
2078.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Canby Safety

Is Canby safe?
Not especially. Canby earns a C with a crime rate of 212.6 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 Canby?
212.6 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 370.2 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1755.8 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Canby safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Canby 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 Canby?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Canby generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Canby police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Canby?
Crime rates have held steady in Canby, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C grade.
How does Canby compare to other cities in Oregon?
Below average for the state. Canby ranks behind about 70% of Oregon cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Canby 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 Canby?
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 36th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Canby?
370.2 per 100,000, which is 2% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (301), robbery (60), and murder (7.0) 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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