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Is Lincoln City, Oregon Safe?

Population 10,117 · Safer than 24% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Lincoln City is a smaller community of 10,117 people with a D+ safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 243.3 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,724 per 100K.

Lincoln City Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricLincoln CityOregon AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate321.8332.5363.8
Property Crime Rate2110.82078.01,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate246.0--268.2
Theft Rate1724.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate250.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

243.3 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

322/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2111/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Lincoln City

Violent crime in Lincoln City is close to the national average. The rate of 321.8 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2110.8 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,724 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Lincoln City Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault246
092% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery41
065% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary263
097% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,724
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft250
079% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Lincoln City Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Lincoln City
321.8
State
332.5
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Lincoln City
2110.8
State
2078.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Lincoln City Safety

Is Lincoln City safe?
Not especially. Lincoln City earns a D+ with a crime rate of 243.3 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 Lincoln City?
243.3 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 321.8 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2110.8 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Lincoln City safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Lincoln City's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,724 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Lincoln City?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Lincoln City generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Lincoln City police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Lincoln City?
No. Crime in Lincoln City has been trending down, which is good news for the D+-rated city.
How does Lincoln City compare to other cities in Oregon?
Below average for the state. Lincoln City ranks behind about 68% of Oregon cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Lincoln City 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 Lincoln City?
Bad. A D+ grade and 243.3 per-thousand rate put Lincoln City below 76% of US cities. Violent crime at 322 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Lincoln City?
321.8 per 100,000, which is 12% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (246), robbery (41), 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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