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Is Wilsonville, Oregon Safe?

Population 27,833 · Safer than 14% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Wilsonville has a crime problem that shows up in the data. The D- safety grade reflects a violent crime rate close to the national average and an overall rate of 279 per 1,000 residents. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,447 per 100K.

Wilsonville Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricWilsonvilleOregon AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate386.0332.5363.8
Property Crime Rate2403.52078.01,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate226.0--268.2
Theft Rate1447.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate573.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD-

279 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

386/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD-

2404/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Wilsonville

Violent crime in Wilsonville is close to the national average. The rate of 386.0 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2403.5 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,447 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Wilsonville Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault226
084% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery53
084% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary448
01.7x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,447
01.0x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft573
01.8x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Wilsonville Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Wilsonville
386.0
State
332.5
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Wilsonville
2403.5
State
2078.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Wilsonville Safety

Is Wilsonville safe?
Not especially. Wilsonville earns a D- with a crime rate of 279 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 Wilsonville?
279 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 386.0 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2403.5 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Wilsonville safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Wilsonville's D- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,447 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Wilsonville?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Wilsonville generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Wilsonville police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Wilsonville?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Wilsonville's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D- grade overall.
How does Wilsonville compare to other cities in Oregon?
Below average for the state. Wilsonville ranks behind about 86% of Oregon cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Wilsonville to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Wilsonville?
Bad. A D- grade and 279 per-thousand rate put Wilsonville below 86% of US cities. Violent crime at 386 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Wilsonville?
386.0 per 100,000, which is 6% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (226), robbery (53), and murder (6.0) per 100,000.

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2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report data and Census Bureau population estimates. Safety grades calculated using national and state-level crime rate distributions. Not a substitute for local law enforcement guidance.

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