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Is La Grande, Oregon Safe?

Population 12,985 · Safer than 23% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

La Grande is a smaller community of 12,985 people with a D+ safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 245.2 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,624 per 100K.

La Grande Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricLa GrandeOregon AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate371.1332.5363.8
Property Crime Rate2081.22078.01,832.3
Murder Rate7.0--5.7
Assault Rate269.0--268.2
Theft Rate1624.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate253.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

245.2 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

371/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2081/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for La Grande

Violent crime in La Grande is close to the national average. The rate of 371.1 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2081.2 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,624 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

La Grande Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder7
01.2x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault269
01.0x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery46
073% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary354
01.3x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,624
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft253
079% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How La Grande Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

La Grande
371.1
State
332.5
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

La Grande
2081.2
State
2078.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About La Grande Safety

Is La Grande safe?
Not especially. La Grande earns a D+ with a crime rate of 245.2 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 La Grande?
245.2 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 371.1 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2081.2 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is La Grande safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. La Grande's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,624 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in La Grande?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in La Grande generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the La Grande police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in La Grande?
No. Crime in La Grande has been trending down, which is good news for the D+-rated city.
How does La Grande compare to other cities in Oregon?
Below average for the state. La Grande ranks behind about 84% of Oregon cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is La Grande 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 La Grande?
Bad. A D+ grade and 245.2 per-thousand rate put La Grande below 77% of US cities. Violent crime at 371 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in La Grande?
371.1 per 100,000, which is 2% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (269), robbery (46), and murder (7.0) 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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