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Is Corvallis, Oregon Safe?

Population 61,499 · Safer than 23% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

A D+ grade for Corvallis means there's room for concern. The 247.3 per-thousand crime rate and violent crime below the national average tell the story. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,581 per 100K.

Corvallis Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricCorvallisOregon AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate292.9332.5363.8
Property Crime Rate2180.22078.01,832.3
Murder Rate2.0--5.7
Assault Rate246.0--268.2
Theft Rate1581.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate350.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

247.3 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

293/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2180/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Corvallis

Violent crime in Corvallis is below the national average. The rate of 292.9 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2180.2 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,581 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Corvallis Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder2
035% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault246
092% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery39
062% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary299
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,581
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft350
01.1x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Corvallis Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Corvallis
292.9
State
332.5
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Corvallis
2180.2
State
2078.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Corvallis Safety

Is Corvallis safe?
Not especially. Corvallis earns a D+ with a crime rate of 247.3 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Corvallis?
247.3 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 292.9 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2180.2 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Corvallis safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Corvallis's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,581 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Corvallis?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Corvallis generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Corvallis police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Corvallis?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Corvallis's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D+ grade overall.
How does Corvallis compare to other cities in Oregon?
Below average for the state. Corvallis ranks behind about 85% of Oregon cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Corvallis 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 Corvallis?
Bad. A D+ grade and 247.3 per-thousand rate put Corvallis below 77% of US cities. Violent crime at 293 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Corvallis?
292.9 per 100,000, which is 19% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (246), robbery (39), and murder (2.0) per 100,000.

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