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Is Keizer, Oregon Safe?

Population 39,140 · Safer than 29% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Keizer is a smaller community of 39,140 people with a C- safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 229.5 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,287 per 100K.

Keizer Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricKeizerOregon AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate375.8332.5363.8
Property Crime Rate1918.92078.01,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate301.0--268.2
Theft Rate1287.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate443.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

229.5 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

376/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1919/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Keizer

Violent crime in Keizer is close to the national average. The rate of 375.8 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1918.9 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,287 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Assault is notable at 301 per 100K, above the national 268.2.

Keizer Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault301
01.1x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery47
074% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary205
076% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,287
092% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft443
01.4x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Keizer Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Keizer
375.8
State
332.5
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Keizer
1918.9
State
2078.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Keizer Safety

Is Keizer safe?
Not especially. Keizer earns a C- with a crime rate of 229.5 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 Keizer?
229.5 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 375.8 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1918.9 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Keizer safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Keizer's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,287 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Keizer?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Keizer generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Keizer police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Keizer?
No. Crime in Keizer has been trending down, which is good news for the C--rated city.
How does Keizer compare to other cities in Oregon?
Below average for the state. Keizer ranks behind about 63% of Oregon cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Keizer to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Keizer?
Bad. A C- grade and 229.5 per-thousand rate put Keizer below 71% of US cities. Violent crime at 376 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Keizer?
375.8 per 100,000, which is 3% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (301), 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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