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Oregon Crime & Safety

Crime rates and safety scores for all 36 counties.

Avg Violent Crime Rate

262.0

per 100K

Avg Property Crime Rate

2105.0

per 100K

Avg Safety Score

30/100

State Overview

Crime & Safety in Oregon

National Context

Oregon Stays Slightly Below the National Crime Average

Oregon reports an average total crime rate of 2,366.2 per 100K residents, which is marginally lower than the national average of 2,385.5. This puts the state in a competitive position on the national safety spectrum, ranking as a middle-tier state for overall security.

Violent vs. Property Crime

Property Crimes Outpace Low Violent Crime Rates

Property crime defines Oregon's data at 2,104.6 per 100K, exceeding the national average of 2,015.7. However, the state remains significantly safer than the national benchmark regarding violent crime, recording only 261.6 incidents per 100K compared to the U.S. average of 369.8.

Safest Counties

Rural Peace in Wheeler, Grant, and Lake Counties

Wheeler County reports an incredible 0.0 crimes per 100K, making it a standout for absolute safety in the region. Grant County and Lake County follow suit with exceptionally low rates of 96.7 and 158.5 per 100K, respectively, illustrating the quiet nature of Oregon’s rural interior.

Crime Hotspots

Higher Activity Levels in Clackamas and Benton

Clackamas County sees the highest total crime rate at 13,443.2 per 100K, a figure heavily influenced by 12,048.2 property crimes per 100K. Benton and Clatsop counties also show elevated activity with rates of 4,932.2 and 3,750.9, suggesting that higher population density often correlates with more frequent property-related reports.

The Takeaway

A Secure Choice with a Focus on Property

Oregon is generally safer than the average U.S. state, particularly for those concerned with violent crime. Prospective movers should prioritize property security in urban centers while finding extreme peace of mind in the state's highly safe rural counties.

All Oregon Counties

CountySafety Score
Wheeler County98/100
Grant County93/100
Lake County91/100
Harney County84/100
Wallowa County75/100
Multnomah County63/100
Crook County52/100
Jefferson County44/100
Columbia County44/100
Polk County43/100
Linn County39/100
Curry County31/100
Deschutes County28/100
Yamhill County27/100
Tillamook County23/100
Lincoln County22/100
Morrow County21/100
Sherman County21/100
Klamath County20/100
Baker County20/100
Union County19/100
Washington County17/100
Hood River County16/100
Douglas County12/100
Josephine County11/100
Gilliam County11/100
Lane County9/100
Umatilla County9/100
Jackson County6/100
Wasco County6/100
Malheur County6/100
Coos County5/100
Marion County4/100
Clatsop County4/100
Benton County2/100
Clackamas County0/100

Crime rates per 100K population. — = data pending.

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Data Sources

Crime data sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer (UCR) and County Health Rankings. Safety scores are derived composite metrics.

Data is informational only. Not legal or security advice. Coverage varies by county and reporting year.

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