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Is Hermiston, Oregon Safe?

Population 19,906 · Safer than 18% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Crime in Hermiston runs high. The city's D grade puts it below 82% of US cities, with violent crime close to the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,680 per 100K.

Hermiston Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricHermistonOregon AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate318.6332.5363.8
Property Crime Rate2291.12078.01,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate218.0--268.2
Theft Rate1680.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate262.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

261 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

319/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2291/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Hermiston

Violent crime in Hermiston is close to the national average. The rate of 318.6 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2291.1 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,680 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Hermiston Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault218
081% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery62
098% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary286
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,680
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft262
082% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Hermiston Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Hermiston
318.6
State
332.5
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Hermiston
2291.1
State
2078.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Hermiston Safety

Is Hermiston safe?
Not especially. Hermiston earns a D with a crime rate of 261 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 Hermiston?
261 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 318.6 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2291.1 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Hermiston safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Hermiston's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,680 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Hermiston?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Hermiston generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Hermiston police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Hermiston?
No. Crime in Hermiston has been trending down, which is good news for the D-rated city.
How does Hermiston compare to other cities in Oregon?
Below average for the state. Hermiston ranks behind about 74% of Oregon cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Hermiston 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 Hermiston?
Bad. A D grade and 261 per-thousand rate put Hermiston below 82% of US cities. Violent crime at 319 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Hermiston?
318.6 per 100,000, which is 12% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (218), robbery (62), and murder (5.0) 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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