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Is Fairview, Oregon Safe?

Population 10,762 · Safer than 21% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Fairview is a smaller community of 10,762 people with a D+ safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 251.8 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,546 per 100K.

Fairview Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricFairviewOregon AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate316.7332.5363.8
Property Crime Rate2200.92078.01,832.3
Murder Rate7.0--5.7
Assault Rate237.0--268.2
Theft Rate1546.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate546.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

251.8 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

317/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2201/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Fairview

Violent crime in Fairview is close to the national average. The rate of 316.7 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2200.9 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,546 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Fairview Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder7
01.2x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault237
088% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery39
062% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary425
01.6x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,546
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft546
01.7x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Fairview Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Fairview
316.7
State
332.5
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Fairview
2200.9
State
2078.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Fairview Safety

Is Fairview safe?
Not especially. Fairview earns a D+ with a crime rate of 251.8 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 Fairview?
251.8 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 316.7 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2200.9 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Fairview safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Fairview's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,546 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Fairview?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Fairview generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Fairview police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Fairview?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Fairview's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D+ grade overall.
How does Fairview compare to other cities in Oregon?
Below average for the state. Fairview ranks behind about 78% of Oregon cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Fairview to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Fairview?
Bad. A D+ grade and 251.8 per-thousand rate put Fairview below 79% of US cities. Violent crime at 317 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Fairview?
316.7 per 100,000, which is 13% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (237), robbery (39), 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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