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Is Troutdale, Oregon Safe?

Population 15,776 · Safer than 28% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 15,776, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Troutdale earns a C- with violent crime below the national average. The trend has been positive. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,236 per 100K.

Troutdale Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricTroutdaleOregon AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate278.2332.5363.8
Property Crime Rate2045.42078.01,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate208.0--268.2
Theft Rate1236.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate279.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

232.4 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

278/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2045/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Troutdale

Violent crime in Troutdale is below the national average. The rate of 278.2 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2045.4 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,236 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Troutdale Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault208
078% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery54
085% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary340
01.3x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,236
088% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft279
088% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Troutdale Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Troutdale
278.2
State
332.5
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Troutdale
2045.4
State
2078.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Troutdale Safety

Is Troutdale safe?
Not especially. Troutdale earns a C- with a crime rate of 232.4 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Troutdale?
232.4 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 278.2 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2045.4 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Troutdale safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Troutdale's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,236 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Troutdale?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Troutdale generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Troutdale police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Troutdale?
No. Crime in Troutdale has been trending down, which is good news for the C--rated city.
How does Troutdale compare to other cities in Oregon?
Below average for the state. Troutdale ranks behind about 73% of Oregon cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Troutdale to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Troutdale?
Bad. A C- grade and 232.4 per-thousand rate put Troutdale below 72% of US cities. Violent crime at 278 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Troutdale?
278.2 per 100,000, which is 24% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (208), robbery (54), and murder (3.0) per 100,000.

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