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Is The Dalles, Oregon Safe?

Population 15,745 · Safer than 32% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

The Dalles is a smaller community of 15,745 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 222.2 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,512 per 100K.

The Dalles Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricThe DallesOregon AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate251.1332.5363.8
Property Crime Rate1971.22078.01,832.3
Murder Rate2.0--5.7
Assault Rate180.0--268.2
Theft Rate1512.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate271.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

222.2 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

251/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

1971/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for The Dalles

Violent crime in The Dalles is below the national average. The rate of 251.1 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1971.2 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,512 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

The Dalles Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder2
035% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault180
067% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery52
082% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary231
086% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,512
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft271
085% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How The Dalles Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

The Dalles
251.1
State
332.5
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

The Dalles
1971.2
State
2078.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About The Dalles Safety

Is The Dalles safe?
Not especially. The Dalles earns a C with a crime rate of 222.2 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in The Dalles?
222.2 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 251.1 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1971.2 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is The Dalles safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. The Dalles's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,512 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in The Dalles?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in The Dalles generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the The Dalles police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in The Dalles?
Crime rates have held steady in The Dalles, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C grade.
How does The Dalles compare to other cities in Oregon?
Below average for the state. The Dalles ranks behind about 71% of Oregon cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is The Dalles 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 The Dalles?
Bad. A C grade and 222.2 per-thousand rate put The Dalles below 68% of US cities. Violent crime at 251 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in The Dalles?
251.1 per 100,000, which is 31% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (180), robbery (52), and murder (2.0) per 100,000.

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