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Is Eugene, Oregon Safe?

Population 178,618 · Safer than 12% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

With a violent crime rate close to the national average, Eugene faces real safety challenges. It earns a D- grade and ranks below 88% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,842 per 100K.

Eugene Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricEugeneOregon AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate400.2332.5363.8
Property Crime Rate2440.62078.01,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate331.0--268.2
Theft Rate1842.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate339.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD-

284.1 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

400/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD-

2441/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Eugene

Violent crime in Eugene is close to the national average. The rate of 400.2 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2440.6 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,842 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Assault is notable at 331 per 100K, above the national 268.2.

Eugene Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault331
01.2x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery86
01.4x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary330
01.2x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,842
01.3x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft339
01.1x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Eugene Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Eugene
400.2
State
332.5
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Eugene
2440.6
State
2078.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Eugene Safety

Is Eugene safe?
Not especially. Eugene earns a D- with a crime rate of 284.1 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 Eugene?
284.1 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 400.2 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2440.6 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Eugene safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Eugene's D- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,842 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Eugene?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Eugene generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Eugene police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Eugene?
No. Crime in Eugene has been trending down, which is good news for the D--rated city.
How does Eugene compare to other cities in Oregon?
Below average for the state. Eugene ranks behind about 92% of Oregon cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Eugene to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Eugene?
Bad. A D- grade and 284.1 per-thousand rate put Eugene below 88% of US cities. Violent crime at 400 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Eugene?
400.2 per 100,000, which is 10% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (331), robbery (86), and murder (4.0) 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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