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Is Independence, Oregon Safe?

Population 10,195 · Safer than 36% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Independence is a smaller community of 10,195 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 211.1 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,253 per 100K.

Independence Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricIndependenceOregon AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate338.2332.5363.8
Property Crime Rate1773.22078.01,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate224.0--268.2
Theft Rate1253.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate298.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

211.1 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

338/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1773/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Independence

Violent crime in Independence is close to the national average. The rate of 338.2 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1773.2 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,253 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Independence Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault224
084% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery60
095% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary290
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,253
089% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft298
094% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Independence Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Independence
338.2
State
332.5
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Independence
1773.2
State
2078.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Independence Safety

Is Independence safe?
Not especially. Independence earns a C with a crime rate of 211.1 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 Independence?
211.1 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 338.2 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1773.2 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Independence safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Independence has a C grade, so it's not the safest destination, but tourist areas generally see less violent crime than the citywide average suggests.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Independence?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Independence generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Independence police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Independence?
No. Crime in Independence has been trending down, which is good news for the C-rated city.
How does Independence compare to other cities in Oregon?
Middle of the pack for Oregon. Independence isn't the safest option in the state, but it's not the most concerning either, ranking around the 44th percentile among Oregon cities.
How safe is Independence 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 Independence?
Mixed. Violent crime is close to the national average, and property crime is close to the national average. It's not great, but it's not the worst either, landing at the 36th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Independence?
338.2 per 100,000, which is 7% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (224), robbery (60), 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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