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Is Oregon City, Oregon Safe?

Population 38,175 · Safer than 19% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Oregon City 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 259.2 per 1,000 residents. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,776 per 100K.

Oregon City Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricOregon CityOregon AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate358.1332.5363.8
Property Crime Rate2233.52078.01,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate256.0--268.2
Theft Rate1776.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate204.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

259.2 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

358/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2234/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Oregon City

Violent crime in Oregon City is close to the national average. The rate of 358.1 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2233.5 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,776 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Oregon City Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault256
095% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery90
01.4x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary320
01.2x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,776
01.3x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft204
064% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Oregon City Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Oregon City
358.1
State
332.5
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Oregon City
2233.5
State
2078.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Oregon City Safety

Is Oregon City safe?
Not especially. Oregon City earns a D with a crime rate of 259.2 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 Oregon City?
259.2 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 358.1 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2233.5 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Oregon City safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Oregon City's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,776 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Oregon City?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Oregon City generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Oregon City police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Oregon City?
No. Crime in Oregon City has been trending down, which is good news for the D-rated city.
How does Oregon City compare to other cities in Oregon?
Below average for the state. Oregon City 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 Oregon City to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Oregon City?
Bad. A D grade and 259.2 per-thousand rate put Oregon City below 81% of US cities. Violent crime at 358 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Oregon City?
358.1 per 100,000, which is 2% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (256), robbery (90), 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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