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Is Newberg, Oregon Safe?

Population 26,896 · Safer than 33% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 26,896, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Newberg earns a C with violent crime close to the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,130 per 100K.

Newberg Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricNewbergOregon AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate407.2332.5363.8
Property Crime Rate1796.62078.01,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate285.0--268.2
Theft Rate1130.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate245.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

220.4 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

407/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1797/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Newberg

Violent crime in Newberg is close to the national average. The rate of 407.2 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1796.6 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,130 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Newberg Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault285
01.1x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery84
01.3x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary326
01.2x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,130
081% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft245
077% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Newberg Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Newberg
407.2
State
332.5
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Newberg
1796.6
State
2078.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Newberg Safety

Is Newberg safe?
Not especially. Newberg earns a C with a crime rate of 220.4 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 Newberg?
220.4 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 407.2 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1796.6 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Newberg safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Newberg's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,130 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Newberg?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Newberg generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Newberg police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Newberg?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Newberg's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C grade overall.
How does Newberg compare to other cities in Oregon?
Below average for the state. Newberg ranks behind about 69% of Oregon cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Newberg to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Newberg?
Bad. A C grade and 220.4 per-thousand rate put Newberg below 67% of US cities. Violent crime at 407 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Newberg?
407.2 per 100,000, which is 12% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (285), robbery (84), and murder (5.0) per 100,000.

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