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Is Gladstone, Oregon Safe?

Population 11,865 · Safer than 24% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Gladstone is a smaller community of 11,865 people with a D+ safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 244.7 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,724 per 100K.

Gladstone Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricGladstoneOregon AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate363.3332.5363.8
Property Crime Rate2084.22078.01,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate252.0--268.2
Theft Rate1724.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate212.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

244.7 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

363/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2084/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Gladstone

Violent crime in Gladstone is close to the national average. The rate of 363.3 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2084.2 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,724 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Gladstone Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault252
094% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery80
01.3x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary402
01.5x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,724
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft212
067% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Gladstone Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Gladstone
363.3
State
332.5
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Gladstone
2084.2
State
2078.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Gladstone Safety

Is Gladstone safe?
Not especially. Gladstone earns a D+ with a crime rate of 244.7 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 Gladstone?
244.7 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 363.3 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2084.2 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Gladstone safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Gladstone's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,724 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Gladstone?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Gladstone generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Gladstone police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Gladstone?
No. Crime in Gladstone has been trending down, which is good news for the D+-rated city.
How does Gladstone compare to other cities in Oregon?
Below average for the state. Gladstone 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 Gladstone 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 Gladstone?
Bad. A D+ grade and 244.7 per-thousand rate put Gladstone below 76% of US cities. Violent crime at 363 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Gladstone?
363.3 per 100,000, which is 0% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (252), robbery (80), and murder (6.0) 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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