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Is Hillsboro, Oregon Safe?

Population 111,126 · Safer than 18% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Hillsboro has a crime problem that shows up in the data. The D safety grade reflects a violent crime rate close to the national average and an overall rate of 261.7 per 1,000 residents. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,616 per 100K.

Hillsboro Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricHillsboroOregon AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate328.8332.5363.8
Property Crime Rate2287.82078.01,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate272.0--268.2
Theft Rate1616.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate526.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

261.7 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

329/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2288/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Hillsboro

Violent crime in Hillsboro is close to the national average. The rate of 328.8 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2287.8 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,616 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Hillsboro Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault272
01.0x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery57
090% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary438
01.6x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,616
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft526
01.7x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Hillsboro Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Hillsboro
328.8
State
332.5
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Hillsboro
2287.8
State
2078.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Hillsboro Safety

Is Hillsboro safe?
Not especially. Hillsboro earns a D with a crime rate of 261.7 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 Hillsboro?
261.7 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 328.8 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2287.8 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Hillsboro safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Hillsboro's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,616 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Hillsboro?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Hillsboro generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Hillsboro police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Hillsboro?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Hillsboro's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D grade overall.
How does Hillsboro compare to other cities in Oregon?
Below average for the state. Hillsboro ranks behind about 82% of Oregon cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Hillsboro to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Hillsboro?
Bad. A D grade and 261.7 per-thousand rate put Hillsboro below 82% of US cities. Violent crime at 329 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Hillsboro?
328.8 per 100,000, which is 10% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (272), robbery (57), and murder (3.0) 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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