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Is Klamath Falls, Oregon Safe?

Population 22,111 · Safer than 15% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

With a violent crime rate close to the national average, Klamath Falls faces real safety challenges. It earns a D grade and ranks below 85% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,864 per 100K.

Klamath Falls Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricKlamath FallsOregon AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate367.8332.5363.8
Property Crime Rate2359.22078.01,832.3
Murder Rate8.0--5.7
Assault Rate252.0--268.2
Theft Rate1864.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate485.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

272.7 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

368/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD-

2359/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Klamath Falls

Violent crime in Klamath Falls is close to the national average. The rate of 367.8 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2359.2 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,864 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Klamath Falls Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder8
01.4x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault252
094% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery73
01.2x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary358
01.3x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,864
01.3x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft485
01.5x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Klamath Falls Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Klamath Falls
367.8
State
332.5
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Klamath Falls
2359.2
State
2078.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Klamath Falls Safety

Is Klamath Falls safe?
Not especially. Klamath Falls earns a D with a crime rate of 272.7 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 Klamath Falls?
272.7 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 367.8 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2359.2 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Klamath Falls safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Klamath Falls's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,864 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Klamath Falls?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Klamath Falls generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Klamath Falls police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Klamath Falls?
No. Crime in Klamath Falls has been trending down, which is good news for the D-rated city.
How does Klamath Falls compare to other cities in Oregon?
Below average for the state. Klamath Falls ranks behind about 92% of Oregon cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Klamath Falls 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 Klamath Falls?
Bad. A D grade and 272.7 per-thousand rate put Klamath Falls below 85% of US cities. Violent crime at 368 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Klamath Falls?
367.8 per 100,000, which is 1% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (252), robbery (73), and murder (8.0) per 100,000.

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