Safest Cities in Oregon (2026 Rankings)

Updated October 2026 · Based on 2024 FBI UCR data

Ontario is the safest city in Oregon with a crime rate of 18.8 per 1,000 residents, earning a B safety grade. Sandy (19.8/1K) and Silverton (19.9/1K) round out the top three. Rankings based on 56 cities with 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report data.

Avg Crime Rate

23.7per 1K

Below National Avg

18of 56 cities

Above National Avg

38of 56 cities

All 56 Cities Ranked by Safety

#	City	Grade	Crime/1K	Risk Level	Violent	Property
1	Ontario	B	18.8	Below Average Risk	358	1526
2	Sandy	B-	19.8	Moderate	385	1595
3	Silverton	B-	19.9	Moderate	360	1632
4	Redmond	B-	20.1	Moderate	318	1696
5	Ashland	B-	20.1	Moderate	427	1586
6	Tigard	B-	20.2	Moderate	377	1645
7	Forest Grove	B-	20.4	Moderate	386	1653
8	Medford	B-	20.6	Moderate	388	1673
9	Canby	B-	20.6	Moderate	413	1652
10	Independence	B-	20.7	Moderate	391	1681
11	Sweet Home	B-	20.8	Moderate	384	1693
12	Baker City	B-	21.1	Moderate	413	1700
13	Newberg	B-	21.2	Moderate	439	1678
14	Grants Pass	B-	21.3	Moderate	418	1713
15	Central Point	B-	21.3	Moderate	361	1770
16	Bend	B-	21.8	Moderate	455	1721
17	The Dalles	B-	21.8	Moderate	333	1844
18	Keizer	B-	21.9	Moderate	418	1775
19	Woodburn	B-	22.4	Moderate	343	1898
20	Troutdale	B-	22.6	Moderate	352	1908
21	Happy Valley	B-	22.7	Moderate	357	1911
22	Dallas	B-	22.8	Moderate	334	1942
23	Molalla	B-	22.8	Moderate	411	1870
24	Sherwood	B-	22.9	Moderate	436	1859
25	Coos Bay	C+	23	Moderate	425	1878
26	Tualatin	C+	23.2	Moderate	358	1966
27	West Linn	C+	23.2	Moderate	320	1995
28	Lake Oswego	C+	23.3	Moderate	354	1976
29	Cornelius	C+	23.3	Moderate	403	1923
30	McMinnville	C+	23.5	Moderate	432	1921
31	Corvallis	C+	23.6	Moderate	364	1993
32	St. Helens	C+	23.6	Moderate	338	2023
33	La Grande	C+	23.6	Moderate	413	1945
34	Gladstone	C+	23.6	Moderate	408	1949
35	Lincoln City	C+	23.6	Moderate	380	1977
36	Newport	C+	23.7	Moderate	386	1983
37	Roseburg	C+	23.8	Moderate	336	2046
38	Cottage Grove	C+	24.2	Moderate	339	2084
39	Fairview	C+	24.3	Moderate	376	2054
40	Hillsboro	C+	24.6	Moderate	389	2072
41	Oregon City	C+	24.6	Moderate	407	2051
42	Monmouth	C+	24.7	Moderate	378	2097
43	Springfield	C+	24.8	Moderate	454	2028
44	Pendleton	C+	24.9	Moderate	420	2073
45	Lebanon	C+	25	Moderate	365	2135
46	Hermiston	C+	25	Moderate	379	2118
47	Prineville	C+	25	Moderate	394	2101
48	Albany	C+	25.1	Moderate	446	2061
49	Milwaukie	C+	25.2	Moderate	444	2081
50	Beaverton	C+	25.8	Moderate	369	2214
51	Klamath Falls	C+	25.9	Moderate	412	2175
52	Gresham	C+	26	Moderate	360	2242
53	Eugene	C+	26.3	Moderate	438	2194
54	Wilsonville	C+	26.3	Moderate	425	2208
55	Salem	C+	26.8	Moderate	412	2266
56	Portland	F	56.5	Very High Risk	450	5200

Violent and property crime rates per 100,000 residents. 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report data.

Most Dangerous Cities in Oregon

The highest crime rates among tracked cities in Oregon. These cities have the most crime per capita based on FBI data.

Portland56.5/1K · Very High Risk · Violent: 450/100K

C+

Salem26.8/1K · Moderate · Violent: 412/100K

C+

Wilsonville26.3/1K · Moderate · Violent: 425/100K

C+

Eugene26.3/1K · Moderate · Violent: 438/100K

C+

Gresham26/1K · Moderate · Violent: 360/100K

Frequently Asked Questions About Safety in Oregon

What is the safest city in Oregon?

As of 2026, Ontario is the safest city in Oregon with a crime rate of 18.8 per 1,000 residents and a B safety grade. It ranks above 61% of all US cities.

What are the top 10 safest cities in Oregon?

Based on 2026 FBI Uniform Crime Report data, the top 10 safest cities in Oregon based on crime rate are: Ontario, Sandy, Silverton, Redmond, Ashland, Tigard, Forest Grove, Medford, Canby, Independence.

What is the most dangerous city in Oregon?

Portland has the highest crime rate in Oregon at 56.5 per 1,000 residents, earning a F safety grade.

What is the average crime rate in Oregon?

The average crime rate across 56 tracked cities in Oregon is 23.7 per 1,000 residents. The average violent crime rate is 390 per 100K and property crime averages 1976 per 100K.

Is Oregon safe to live in?

Oregon has a higher-than-average violent crime rate at 390 per 100K (national: 363.8). However, safety varies widely by city. Ontario earns a B while Portland gets a F. 18 of 56 cities have crime rates at or below the national average.

How many cities are ranked in Oregon?

56 cities in Oregon are ranked using FBI Uniform Crime Report data. 18 have crime rates at or below the national average.

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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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