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Is Gresham, Oregon Safe?

Population 111,513 · Safer than 14% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

With a violent crime rate below the national average, Gresham faces real safety challenges. It earns a D- grade and ranks below 86% of US cities. Theft is the most common offense at 2,111 per 100K, which is well above the national average.

Gresham Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricGreshamOregon AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate285.4332.5363.8
Property Crime Rate2481.32078.01,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate231.0--268.2
Theft Rate2111.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate562.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD-

276.7 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

285/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD-

2481/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Gresham

Violent crime in Gresham is below the national average. The rate of 285.4 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2481.3 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 2,111 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Gresham Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault231
086% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery47
074% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary325
01.2x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft2,111
01.5x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft562
01.8x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Gresham Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Gresham
285.4
State
332.5
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Gresham
2481.3
State
2078.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Gresham Safety

Is Gresham safe?
Not especially. Gresham earns a D- with a crime rate of 276.7 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Gresham?
276.7 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 285.4 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2481.3 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Gresham safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Gresham's D- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (2,111 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Gresham?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Gresham generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Gresham police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Gresham?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Gresham's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D- grade overall.
How does Gresham compare to other cities in Oregon?
Below average for the state. Gresham ranks behind about 95% of Oregon cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.4x the national rate.
How safe is Gresham to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Gresham?
Bad. A D- grade and 276.7 per-thousand rate put Gresham below 86% of US cities. Violent crime at 285 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Gresham?
285.4 per 100,000, which is 22% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (231), robbery (47), 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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