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Is Tualatin, Oregon Safe?

Population 28,139 · Safer than 25% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Tualatin is a smaller community of 28,139 people with a D+ safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 241.3 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,676 per 100K.

Tualatin Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricTualatinOregon AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate286.2332.5363.8
Property Crime Rate2127.12078.01,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate205.0--268.2
Theft Rate1676.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate336.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

241.3 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

286/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2127/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Tualatin

Violent crime in Tualatin is below the national average. The rate of 286.2 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2127.1 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,676 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Tualatin Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault205
076% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery42
066% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary341
01.3x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,676
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft336
01.1x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Tualatin Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Tualatin
286.2
State
332.5
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Tualatin
2127.1
State
2078.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Tualatin Safety

Is Tualatin safe?
Not especially. Tualatin earns a D+ with a crime rate of 241.3 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Tualatin?
241.3 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 286.2 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2127.1 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Tualatin safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Tualatin's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,676 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Tualatin?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Tualatin generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Tualatin police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Tualatin?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Tualatin's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D+ grade overall.
How does Tualatin compare to other cities in Oregon?
Below average for the state. Tualatin ranks behind about 83% of Oregon cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Tualatin to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Tualatin?
Bad. A D+ grade and 241.3 per-thousand rate put Tualatin below 75% of US cities. Violent crime at 286 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Tualatin?
286.2 per 100,000, which is 21% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (205), robbery (42), and murder (6.0) per 100,000.

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