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Is Springfield, Oregon Safe?

Population 61,431 · Safer than 17% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Springfield has a crime problem that shows up in the data. The D safety grade reflects a violent crime rate above the national average and an overall rate of 264.9 per 1,000 residents. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,781 per 100K.

Springfield Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricSpringfieldOregon AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate428.3332.5363.8
Property Crime Rate2220.62078.01,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate254.0--268.2
Theft Rate1781.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate533.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

264.9 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD

428/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2221/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Springfield

Violent crime in Springfield is above the national average. The rate of 428.3 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2220.6 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,781 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Springfield Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault254
095% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery75
01.2x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary337
01.2x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,781
01.3x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft533
01.7x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Springfield Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Springfield
428.3
State
332.5
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Springfield
2220.6
State
2078.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Springfield Safety

Is Springfield safe?
Not especially. Springfield earns a D with a crime rate of 264.9 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs above the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Springfield?
264.9 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 428.3 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2220.6 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Springfield safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Springfield's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,781 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Springfield?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Springfield generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Springfield police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Springfield?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Springfield's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D grade overall.
How does Springfield compare to other cities in Oregon?
Below average for the state. Springfield ranks behind about 88% of Oregon cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Springfield to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is above the national average. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Springfield?
Bad. A D grade and 264.9 per-thousand rate put Springfield below 83% of US cities. Violent crime at 428 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Springfield?
428.3 per 100,000, which is 18% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (254), robbery (75), and murder (6.0) 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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