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Is Roseburg, Oregon Safe?

Population 23,693 · Safer than 23% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 23,693, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Roseburg earns a D+ with violent crime below the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,582 per 100K.

Roseburg Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricRoseburgOregon AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate253.8332.5363.8
Property Crime Rate2214.52078.01,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate205.0--268.2
Theft Rate1582.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate348.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

246.8 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

254/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2215/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Roseburg

Violent crime in Roseburg is below the national average. The rate of 253.8 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2214.5 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,582 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Roseburg Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault205
076% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery36
057% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary392
01.5x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,582
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft348
01.1x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Roseburg Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Roseburg
253.8
State
332.5
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Roseburg
2214.5
State
2078.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Roseburg Safety

Is Roseburg safe?
Not especially. Roseburg earns a D+ with a crime rate of 246.8 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Roseburg?
246.8 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 253.8 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2214.5 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Roseburg safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Roseburg's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,582 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Roseburg?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Roseburg generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Roseburg police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Roseburg?
Crime rates have held steady in Roseburg, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its D+ grade.
How does Roseburg compare to other cities in Oregon?
Below average for the state. Roseburg ranks behind about 81% of Oregon cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Roseburg to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Roseburg?
Bad. A D+ grade and 246.8 per-thousand rate put Roseburg below 77% of US cities. Violent crime at 254 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Roseburg?
253.8 per 100,000, which is 30% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (205), robbery (36), and murder (4.0) 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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