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Is Lake Oswego, Oregon Safe?

Population 39,722 · Safer than 24% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Lake Oswego is a smaller community of 39,722 people with a D+ safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 242.8 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,399 per 100K.

Lake Oswego Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricLake OswegoOregon AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate279.2332.5363.8
Property Crime Rate2148.52078.01,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate171.0--268.2
Theft Rate1399.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate194.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

242.8 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

279/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2149/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Lake Oswego

Violent crime in Lake Oswego is below the national average. The rate of 279.2 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2148.5 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,399 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Lake Oswego Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault171
064% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery69
01.1x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary415
01.5x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,399
0100% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft194
061% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Lake Oswego Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Lake Oswego
279.2
State
332.5
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Lake Oswego
2148.5
State
2078.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Lake Oswego Safety

Is Lake Oswego safe?
Not especially. Lake Oswego earns a D+ with a crime rate of 242.8 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Lake Oswego?
242.8 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 279.2 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2148.5 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Lake Oswego safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Lake Oswego's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,399 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Lake Oswego?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Lake Oswego generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Lake Oswego police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Lake Oswego?
No. Crime in Lake Oswego has been trending down, which is good news for the D+-rated city.
How does Lake Oswego compare to other cities in Oregon?
Below average for the state. Lake Oswego ranks behind about 85% of Oregon cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Lake Oswego to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Lake Oswego?
Bad. A D+ grade and 242.8 per-thousand rate put Lake Oswego below 76% of US cities. Violent crime at 279 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Lake Oswego?
279.2 per 100,000, which is 23% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (171), robbery (69), and murder (3.0) per 100,000.

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