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Is St. Helens, Oregon Safe?

Population 14,450 · Safer than 24% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

St. Helens is a smaller community of 14,450 people with a D+ safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 243.2 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,514 per 100K.

St. Helens Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricSt. HelensOregon AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate257.5332.5363.8
Property Crime Rate2174.22078.01,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate149.0--268.2
Theft Rate1514.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate437.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

243.2 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

258/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2174/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for St. Helens

Violent crime in St. Helens is below the national average. The rate of 257.5 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2174.2 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,514 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

St. Helens Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault149
056% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery57
090% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary297
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,514
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft437
01.4x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How St. Helens Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

St. Helens
257.5
State
332.5
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

St. Helens
2174.2
State
2078.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About St. Helens Safety

Is St. Helens safe?
Not especially. St. Helens earns a D+ with a crime rate of 243.2 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in St. Helens?
243.2 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 257.5 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2174.2 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is St. Helens safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. St. Helens's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,514 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in St. Helens?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in St. Helens generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the St. Helens police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in St. Helens?
Crime rates have held steady in St. Helens, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its D+ grade.
How does St. Helens compare to other cities in Oregon?
Below average for the state. St. Helens ranks behind about 67% of Oregon cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is St. Helens 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 St. Helens?
Bad. A D+ grade and 243.2 per-thousand rate put St. Helens below 76% of US cities. Violent crime at 258 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in St. Helens?
257.5 per 100,000, which is 29% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (149), robbery (57), and murder (4.0) per 100,000.

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