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Is Forest Grove, Oregon Safe?

Population 27,252 · Safer than 37% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Forest Grove is a smaller community of 27,252 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 209.8 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,133 per 100K.

Forest Grove Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricForest GroveOregon AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate328.4332.5363.8
Property Crime Rate1769.42078.01,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate213.0--268.2
Theft Rate1133.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate451.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

209.8 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

328/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1769/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Forest Grove

Violent crime in Forest Grove is close to the national average. The rate of 328.4 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1769.4 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,133 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Forest Grove Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault213
079% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery75
01.2x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary236
087% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,133
081% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft451
01.4x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Forest Grove Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Forest Grove
328.4
State
332.5
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Forest Grove
1769.4
State
2078.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Forest Grove Safety

Is Forest Grove safe?
Not especially. Forest Grove earns a C with a crime rate of 209.8 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 Forest Grove?
209.8 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 328.4 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1769.4 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Forest Grove safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Forest Grove has a C grade, so it's not the safest destination, but tourist areas generally see less violent crime than the citywide average suggests.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Forest Grove?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Forest Grove generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Forest Grove police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Forest Grove?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Forest Grove's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C grade overall.
How does Forest Grove compare to other cities in Oregon?
Below average for the state. Forest Grove ranks behind about 64% of Oregon cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Forest Grove 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 Forest Grove?
Mixed. Violent crime is close to the national average, and property crime is close to the national average. It's not great, but it's not the worst either, landing at the 37th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Forest Grove?
328.4 per 100,000, which is 10% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (213), robbery (75), and murder (3.0) per 100,000.

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