Benton County Crime & Safety
Benton County, Oregon
FBI UCRSafety Score
2/100
Higher = safer
Safety Rating
High Crime
Total Crime Rate
4932.2
per 100K population
Crime Statistics
Violent Crime Rate
292.8
per 100K population
National avg 380.7
Property Crime Rate
4639.4
per 100K population
National avg 1954.4
Safety Score
2/100
Higher = safer
State avg 30/100
State Safety Rank
#35
of 36 counties (1 = safest)
Data Story
About Crime & Safety in Benton County, Oregon
Benton Exceeds National Crime Averages
Benton County reports a total crime rate of 4932.2 per 100K, which is double the national average of 2,385.5. Despite this volume, it holds a respectable safety score of 92.2.
Trailing the Oregon Safety Score
Benton's safety score of 92.2 falls behind the Oregon average of 96.3. The total crime rate of 4932.2 per 100K is significantly higher than the state average of 2,366.2.
Higher Activity Than Regional Peers
Seven reporting agencies manage crime data across Benton, reflecting higher activity than neighbor Baker. Property-related incidents drive the majority of the county's law enforcement reports.
The Property Crime Factor
Property crime sits at 4639.4 per 100K, while violent crime is much lower at 292.8. Most residents face a higher statistical risk of theft than personal confrontation.
Vigilance for Benton Homeowners
With property crime as the primary concern, investing in home alarm systems is a wise move. Simple habits like locking cars and hiding valuables help reduce the high property crime rate.
Crime Advisory: Benton County
Safety Verdict
Benton County has a safety score of 2/100, indicating a higher crime area with high overall crime (4932.2 incidents per 100,000 residents, 2022 data).
Violent vs. Property Crime
Violent crime stands at 292.8 per 100K and property crime at 4639.4 per 100K (2022 data). In this county, property crime dominates.
Data Coverage
This data reflects partial coverage from 7 law enforcement agencies in Benton County for 2022. Figures may underrepresent actual crime levels due to incomplete reporting.
State Comparison
Compared to the rest of Oregon, total crime is 108% above the Oregon average and its safety score is 28 points below the state mean.
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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.