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Is Grants Pass, Oregon Safe?

Population 39,239 · Safer than 32% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Grants Pass is a smaller community of 39,239 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 222.2 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,563 per 100K.

Grants Pass Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricGrants PassOregon AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate374.5332.5363.8
Property Crime Rate1847.62078.01,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate218.0--268.2
Theft Rate1563.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate220.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

222.2 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

375/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1848/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Grants Pass

Violent crime in Grants Pass is close to the national average. The rate of 374.5 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1847.6 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,563 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Grants Pass Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault218
081% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery92
01.5x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary314
01.2x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,563
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft220
069% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Grants Pass Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Grants Pass
374.5
State
332.5
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Grants Pass
1847.6
State
2078.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Grants Pass Safety

Is Grants Pass safe?
Not especially. Grants Pass earns a C with a crime rate of 222.2 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 Grants Pass?
222.2 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 374.5 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1847.6 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Grants Pass safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Grants Pass's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,563 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Grants Pass?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Grants Pass generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Grants Pass police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Grants Pass?
No. Crime in Grants Pass has been trending down, which is good news for the C-rated city.
How does Grants Pass compare to other cities in Oregon?
Below average for the state. Grants Pass ranks behind about 70% of Oregon cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Grants Pass 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 Grants Pass?
Bad. A C grade and 222.2 per-thousand rate put Grants Pass below 68% of US cities. Violent crime at 375 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Grants Pass?
374.5 per 100,000, which is 3% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (218), robbery (92), and murder (6.0) per 100,000.

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