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Is Milwaukie, Oregon Safe?

Population 22,114 · Safer than 17% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Milwaukie has a crime problem that shows up in the data. The D safety grade reflects a violent crime rate close to the national average and an overall rate of 266.7 per 1,000 residents. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,641 per 100K.

Milwaukie Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricMilwaukieOregon AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate415.2332.5363.8
Property Crime Rate2252.02078.01,832.3
Murder Rate7.0--5.7
Assault Rate342.0--268.2
Theft Rate1641.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate205.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

266.7 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

415/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2252/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Milwaukie

Violent crime in Milwaukie is close to the national average. The rate of 415.2 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2252.0 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,641 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Assault is notable at 342 per 100K, above the national 268.2.

Milwaukie Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder7
01.2x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault342
01.3x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery90
01.4x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary397
01.5x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,641
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft205
064% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Milwaukie Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Milwaukie
415.2
State
332.5
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Milwaukie
2252.0
State
2078.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Milwaukie Safety

Is Milwaukie safe?
Not especially. Milwaukie earns a D with a crime rate of 266.7 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 Milwaukie?
266.7 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 415.2 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2252.0 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Milwaukie safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Milwaukie's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,641 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Milwaukie?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Milwaukie generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Milwaukie police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Milwaukie?
Crime rates have held steady in Milwaukie, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its D grade.
How does Milwaukie compare to other cities in Oregon?
Below average for the state. Milwaukie ranks behind about 73% of Oregon cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Milwaukie to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Milwaukie?
Bad. A D grade and 266.7 per-thousand rate put Milwaukie below 83% of US cities. Violent crime at 415 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Milwaukie?
415.2 per 100,000, which is 14% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (342), robbery (90), 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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