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Is Cornelius, Oregon Safe?

Population 15,520 · Safer than 25% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 15,520, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Cornelius earns a D+ with violent crime close to the national average. The trend has been positive. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,541 per 100K.

Cornelius Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricCorneliusOregon AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate355.8332.5363.8
Property Crime Rate2061.92078.01,832.3
Murder Rate7.0--5.7
Assault Rate277.0--268.2
Theft Rate1541.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate376.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

241.8 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

356/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2062/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Cornelius

Violent crime in Cornelius is close to the national average. The rate of 355.8 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2061.9 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,541 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Cornelius Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder7
01.2x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault277
01.0x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery42
066% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary361
01.3x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,541
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft376
01.2x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Cornelius Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Cornelius
355.8
State
332.5
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Cornelius
2061.9
State
2078.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Cornelius Safety

Is Cornelius safe?
Not especially. Cornelius earns a D+ with a crime rate of 241.8 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 Cornelius?
241.8 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 355.8 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2061.9 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Cornelius safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Cornelius's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,541 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Cornelius?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Cornelius generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Cornelius police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Cornelius?
No. Crime in Cornelius has been trending down, which is good news for the D+-rated city.
How does Cornelius compare to other cities in Oregon?
Below average for the state. Cornelius ranks behind about 69% of Oregon cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Cornelius to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Cornelius?
Bad. A D+ grade and 241.8 per-thousand rate put Cornelius below 75% of US cities. Violent crime at 356 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Cornelius?
355.8 per 100,000, which is 2% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (277), robbery (42), and murder (7.0) per 100,000.

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