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Is Oregon, Wisconsin Safe?

Population 12,015 · Safer than 16% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Crime in Oregon runs high. The city's D grade puts it below 84% of US cities, with violent crime close to the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,990 per 100K.

Oregon Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricOregonWisconsin AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate399.2334.3363.8
Property Crime Rate2288.82036.01,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate312.0--268.2
Theft Rate1990.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate382.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

268.8 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

399/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2289/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Oregon

Violent crime in Oregon is close to the national average. The rate of 399.2 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2288.8 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,990 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Assault is notable at 312 per 100K, above the national 268.2.

Oregon Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault312
01.2x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery93
01.5x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary371
01.4x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,990
01.4x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft382
01.2x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Oregon Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Oregon
399.2
State
334.3
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Oregon
2288.8
State
2036.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Oregon Safety

Is Oregon safe?
Not especially. Oregon earns a D with a crime rate of 268.8 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 Oregon?
268.8 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 399.2 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2288.8 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Oregon safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Oregon's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,990 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Oregon?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Oregon generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Oregon police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Oregon?
No. Crime in Oregon has been trending down, which is good news for the D-rated city.
How does Oregon compare to other cities in Wisconsin?
Below average for the state. Oregon ranks behind about 91% of Wisconsin cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Oregon to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Oregon?
Bad. A D grade and 268.8 per-thousand rate put Oregon below 84% of US cities. Violent crime at 399 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Oregon?
399.2 per 100,000, which is 10% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (312), robbery (93), and murder (5.0) per 100,000.

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