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Is Silverton, Oregon Safe?

Population 10,450 · Safer than 41% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 10,450, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Silverton earns a C+ with violent crime below the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,065 per 100K.

Silverton Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricSilvertonOregon AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate292.4332.5363.8
Property Crime Rate1718.12078.01,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate189.0--268.2
Theft Rate1065.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate368.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC+

201.1 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

292/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1718/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Silverton

Violent crime in Silverton is below the national average. The rate of 292.4 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1718.1 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,065 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Silverton Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault189
070% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery62
098% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary269
0100% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,065
076% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft368
01.2x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Silverton Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Silverton
292.4
State
332.5
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Silverton
1718.1
State
2078.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Silverton Safety

Is Silverton safe?
It depends on where in Silverton you are. The city gets a C+ overall, with violent crime below the national average and property crime close to the national average. Some areas are safer than others.
What is the crime rate in Silverton?
201.1 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 292.4 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1718.1 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Silverton safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Silverton 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 Silverton?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Silverton generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Silverton police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Silverton?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Silverton's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C+ grade overall.
How does Silverton compare to other cities in Oregon?
Below average for the state. Silverton ranks behind about 60% of Oregon cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 0.9x the national rate.
How safe is Silverton to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Silverton?
Mixed. Violent crime is below 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 Silverton?
292.4 per 100,000, which is 20% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (189), robbery (62), and murder (3.0) per 100,000.

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