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Is Newport, Oregon Safe?

Population 10,383 · Safer than 24% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Newport is a smaller community of 10,383 people with a D+ safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 245 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,869 per 100K.

Newport Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricNewportOregon AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate331.4332.5363.8
Property Crime Rate2118.62078.01,832.3
Murder Rate7.0--5.7
Assault Rate245.0--268.2
Theft Rate1869.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate247.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

245 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

331/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2119/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Newport

Violent crime in Newport is close to the national average. The rate of 331.4 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2118.6 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,869 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Newport Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder7
01.2x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault245
091% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery55
087% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary370
01.4x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,869
01.3x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft247
078% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Newport Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Newport
331.4
State
332.5
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Newport
2118.6
State
2078.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Newport Safety

Is Newport safe?
Not especially. Newport earns a D+ with a crime rate of 245 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 Newport?
245 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 331.4 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2118.6 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Newport safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Newport's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,869 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Newport?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Newport generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Newport police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Newport?
Crime rates have held steady in Newport, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its D+ grade.
How does Newport compare to other cities in Oregon?
Below average for the state. Newport 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 Newport 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 Newport?
Bad. A D+ grade and 245 per-thousand rate put Newport below 76% of US cities. Violent crime at 331 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Newport?
331.4 per 100,000, which is 9% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (245), robbery (55), 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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