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Is McMinnville, Oregon Safe?

Population 34,647 · Safer than 23% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

McMinnville is a smaller community of 34,647 people with a D+ safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 247.9 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,840 per 100K.

McMinnville Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricMcMinnvilleOregon AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate396.9332.5363.8
Property Crime Rate2081.82078.01,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate292.0--268.2
Theft Rate1840.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate324.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

247.9 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

397/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2082/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for McMinnville

Violent crime in McMinnville is close to the national average. The rate of 396.9 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2081.8 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,840 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

McMinnville Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault292
01.1x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery92
01.5x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary316
01.2x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,840
01.3x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft324
01.0x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How McMinnville Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

McMinnville
396.9
State
332.5
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

McMinnville
2081.8
State
2078.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About McMinnville Safety

Is McMinnville safe?
Not especially. McMinnville earns a D+ with a crime rate of 247.9 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 McMinnville?
247.9 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 396.9 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2081.8 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is McMinnville safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. McMinnville's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,840 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in McMinnville?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in McMinnville generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the McMinnville police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in McMinnville?
No. Crime in McMinnville has been trending down, which is good news for the D+-rated city.
How does McMinnville compare to other cities in Oregon?
Below average for the state. McMinnville ranks behind about 69% of Oregon cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is McMinnville 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 McMinnville?
Bad. A D+ grade and 247.9 per-thousand rate put McMinnville below 77% of US cities. Violent crime at 397 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in McMinnville?
396.9 per 100,000, which is 9% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (292), robbery (92), and murder (5.0) 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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