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Is Pendleton, Oregon Safe?

Population 16,989 · Safer than 18% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Crime in Pendleton runs high. The city's D grade puts it below 82% of US cities, with violent crime close to the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,564 per 100K.

Pendleton Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricPendletonOregon AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate380.3332.5363.8
Property Crime Rate2235.92078.01,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate305.0--268.2
Theft Rate1564.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate283.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

261.6 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

380/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2236/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Pendleton

Violent crime in Pendleton is close to the national average. The rate of 380.3 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2235.9 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,564 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Assault is notable at 305 per 100K, above the national 268.2.

Pendleton Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault305
01.1x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery81
01.3x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary401
01.5x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,564
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft283
089% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Pendleton Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Pendleton
380.3
State
332.5
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Pendleton
2235.9
State
2078.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Pendleton Safety

Is Pendleton safe?
Not especially. Pendleton earns a D with a crime rate of 261.6 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 Pendleton?
261.6 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 380.3 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2235.9 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Pendleton safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Pendleton's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,564 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Pendleton?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Pendleton generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Pendleton police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Pendleton?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Pendleton's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D grade overall.
How does Pendleton compare to other cities in Oregon?
Below average for the state. Pendleton ranks behind about 86% of Oregon cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Pendleton 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 Pendleton?
Bad. A D grade and 261.6 per-thousand rate put Pendleton below 82% of US cities. Violent crime at 380 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Pendleton?
380.3 per 100,000, which is 5% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (305), robbery (81), and murder (6.0) per 100,000.

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