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Is Woodburn, Oregon Safe?

Population 31,948 · Safer than 28% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Woodburn is a smaller community of 31,948 people with a C- safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 231.6 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,682 per 100K.

Woodburn Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricWoodburnOregon AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate263.5332.5363.8
Property Crime Rate2052.92078.01,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate160.0--268.2
Theft Rate1682.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate180.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

231.6 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

264/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2053/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Woodburn

Violent crime in Woodburn is below the national average. The rate of 263.5 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2052.9 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,682 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Woodburn Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault160
060% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery48
076% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary346
01.3x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,682
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft180
057% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Woodburn Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Woodburn
263.5
State
332.5
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Woodburn
2052.9
State
2078.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Woodburn Safety

Is Woodburn safe?
Not especially. Woodburn earns a C- with a crime rate of 231.6 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Woodburn?
231.6 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 263.5 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2052.9 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Woodburn safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Woodburn's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,682 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Woodburn?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Woodburn generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Woodburn police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Woodburn?
Crime rates have held steady in Woodburn, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C- grade.
How does Woodburn compare to other cities in Oregon?
Below average for the state. Woodburn ranks behind about 81% of Oregon cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Woodburn 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 Woodburn?
Bad. A C- grade and 231.6 per-thousand rate put Woodburn below 72% of US cities. Violent crime at 264 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Woodburn?
263.5 per 100,000, which is 28% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (160), robbery (48), and murder (4.0) 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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