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Is Monmouth, Oregon Safe?

Population 11,543 · Safer than 20% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

With a violent crime rate close to the national average, Monmouth faces real safety challenges. It earns a D grade and ranks below 80% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,650 per 100K.

Monmouth Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricMonmouthOregon AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate319.4332.5363.8
Property Crime Rate2251.52078.01,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate264.0--268.2
Theft Rate1650.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate473.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

257.1 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

319/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

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

Key Crime Statistics for Monmouth

Violent crime in Monmouth is close to the national average. The rate of 319.4 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2251.5 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,650 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Monmouth Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault264
098% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery35
055% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary275
01.0x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,650
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft473
01.5x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Monmouth Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Monmouth
319.4
State
332.5
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Monmouth
2251.5
State
2078.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Monmouth Safety

Is Monmouth safe?
Not especially. Monmouth earns a D with a crime rate of 257.1 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 Monmouth?
257.1 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 319.4 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2251.5 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Monmouth safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Monmouth's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,650 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Monmouth?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Monmouth generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Monmouth police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Monmouth?
Crime rates have held steady in Monmouth, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its D grade.
How does Monmouth compare to other cities in Oregon?
Below average for the state. Monmouth ranks behind about 84% of Oregon cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Monmouth to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Monmouth?
Bad. A D grade and 257.1 per-thousand rate put Monmouth below 80% of US cities. Violent crime at 319 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Monmouth?
319.4 per 100,000, which is 12% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (264), robbery (35), and murder (6.0) 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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