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Is Tigard, Oregon Safe?

Population 57,929 · Safer than 37% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Tigard earns a C safety grade with 209.3 crimes per 1,000 residents. Violent crime runs close to the national average, putting the city behind 63% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,392 per 100K.

Tigard Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricTigardOregon AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate311.8332.5363.8
Property Crime Rate1781.12078.01,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate237.0--268.2
Theft Rate1392.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate258.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

209.3 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

312/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1781/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Tigard

Violent crime in Tigard is close to the national average. The rate of 311.8 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1781.1 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,392 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Tigard Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault237
088% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery65
01.0x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary258
096% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,392
099% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft258
081% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Tigard Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Tigard
311.8
State
332.5
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Tigard
1781.1
State
2078.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Tigard Safety

Is Tigard safe?
Not especially. Tigard earns a C with a crime rate of 209.3 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs close to the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Tigard?
209.3 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 311.8 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1781.1 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Tigard safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Tigard 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 Tigard?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Tigard generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Tigard police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Tigard?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Tigard's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C grade overall.
How does Tigard compare to other cities in Oregon?
Below average for the state. Tigard ranks behind about 69% of Oregon cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Tigard 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 Tigard?
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 37th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Tigard?
311.8 per 100,000, which is 14% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (237), robbery (65), and murder (3.0) per 100,000.

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