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Is Central Point, Oregon Safe?

Population 19,139 · Safer than 33% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 19,139, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Central Point earns a C with violent crime below the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,482 per 100K.

Central Point Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricCentral PointOregon AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate291.9332.5363.8
Property Crime Rate1892.52078.01,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate173.0--268.2
Theft Rate1482.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate257.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

218.4 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

292/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1893/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Central Point

Violent crime in Central Point is below the national average. The rate of 291.9 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1892.5 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,482 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Central Point Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault173
065% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery39
062% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary248
092% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,482
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft257
081% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Central Point Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Central Point
291.9
State
332.5
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Central Point
1892.5
State
2078.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Central Point Safety

Is Central Point safe?
Not especially. Central Point earns a C with a crime rate of 218.4 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Central Point?
218.4 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 291.9 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1892.5 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Central Point safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Central Point's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,482 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Central Point?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Central Point generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Central Point police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Central Point?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Central Point's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C grade overall.
How does Central Point compare to other cities in Oregon?
Below average for the state. Central Point 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 Central Point to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Central Point?
Bad. A C grade and 218.4 per-thousand rate put Central Point below 67% of US cities. Violent crime at 292 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Central Point?
291.9 per 100,000, which is 20% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (173), robbery (39), 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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