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Is Sandy, Oregon Safe?

Population 13,323 · Safer than 41% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Sandy is a smaller community of 13,323 people with a C+ safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 201.2 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,408 per 100K.

Sandy Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricSandyOregon AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate329.5332.5363.8
Property Crime Rate1682.52078.01,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate241.0--268.2
Theft Rate1408.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate357.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC+

201.2 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

330/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC+

1683/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Sandy

Violent crime in Sandy is close to the national average. The rate of 329.5 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1682.5 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,408 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Sandy Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault241
090% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery70
01.1x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary310
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,408
01.0x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft357
01.1x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Sandy Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Sandy
329.5
State
332.5
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Sandy
1682.5
State
2078.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Sandy Safety

Is Sandy safe?
It depends on where in Sandy you are. The city gets a C+ overall, with violent crime close to the national average and property crime close to the national average. Some areas are safer than others.
What is the crime rate in Sandy?
201.2 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 329.5 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1682.5 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Sandy safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Sandy has a C+ grade, so it's not the safest destination, but tourist areas generally see less violent crime than the citywide average suggests.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Sandy?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Sandy generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Sandy police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Sandy?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Sandy's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C+ grade overall.
How does Sandy compare to other cities in Oregon?
Middle of the pack for Oregon. Sandy isn't the safest option in the state, but it's not the most concerning either, ranking around the 50th percentile among Oregon cities.
How safe is Sandy to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Sandy?
Mixed. Violent crime is close to the national average, and property crime is close to the national average. It's not great, but it's not the worst either, landing at the 41th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Sandy?
329.5 per 100,000, which is 9% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (241), robbery (70), and murder (5.0) 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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