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Is Happy Valley, Oregon Safe?

Population 28,916 · Safer than 27% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 28,916, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Happy Valley earns a C- with violent crime below the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,360 per 100K.

Happy Valley Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricHappy ValleyOregon AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate284.5332.5363.8
Property Crime Rate2065.52078.01,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate178.0--268.2
Theft Rate1360.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate295.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

235 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

285/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2066/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Happy Valley

Violent crime in Happy Valley is below the national average. The rate of 284.5 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2065.5 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,360 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Happy Valley Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault178
066% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery42
066% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary285
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,360
097% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft295
093% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Happy Valley Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Happy Valley
284.5
State
332.5
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Happy Valley
2065.5
State
2078.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Happy Valley Safety

Is Happy Valley safe?
Not especially. Happy Valley earns a C- with a crime rate of 235 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Happy Valley?
235 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 284.5 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2065.5 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Happy Valley safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Happy Valley's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,360 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Happy Valley?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Happy Valley generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Happy Valley police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Happy Valley?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Happy Valley's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C- grade overall.
How does Happy Valley compare to other cities in Oregon?
Below average for the state. Happy Valley ranks behind about 72% of Oregon cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Happy Valley 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 Happy Valley?
Bad. A C- grade and 235 per-thousand rate put Happy Valley below 73% of US cities. Violent crime at 285 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Happy Valley?
284.5 per 100,000, which is 22% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (178), robbery (42), and murder (4.0) 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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