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Is Medford, Oregon Safe?

Population 86,494 · Safer than 35% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Medford earns a C safety grade with 215.2 crimes per 1,000 residents. Violent crime runs close to the national average, putting the city behind 65% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,631 per 100K.

Medford Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricMedfordOregon AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate327.3332.5363.8
Property Crime Rate1824.32078.01,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate255.0--268.2
Theft Rate1631.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate393.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

215.2 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

327/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1824/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Medford

Violent crime in Medford is close to the national average. The rate of 327.3 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1824.3 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,631 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Medford Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault255
095% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery67
01.1x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary280
01.0x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,631
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft393
01.2x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Medford Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Medford
327.3
State
332.5
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Medford
1824.3
State
2078.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Medford Safety

Is Medford safe?
Not especially. Medford earns a C with a crime rate of 215.2 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 Medford?
215.2 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 327.3 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1824.3 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Medford safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Medford has a C grade, so it's not the safest destination, but tourist areas generally see less violent crime than the citywide average suggests.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Medford?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Medford generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Medford police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Medford?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Medford's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C grade overall.
How does Medford compare to other cities in Oregon?
Below average for the state. Medford ranks behind about 73% of Oregon cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Medford to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Medford?
Mixed. Violent crime is close to the national average, and property crime is close to the national average. It's not great, but it's not the worst either, landing at the 35th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Medford?
327.3 per 100,000, which is 10% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (255), robbery (67), and murder (4.0) per 100,000.

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