Yamhill County Crime & Safety
Yamhill County, Oregon
FBI UCRSafety Score
27/100
Higher = safer
Safety Rating
High Crime
Total Crime Rate
1781.3
per 100K population
Crime Statistics
Violent Crime Rate
198.7
per 100K population
National avg 380.7
Property Crime Rate
1582.6
per 100K population
National avg 1954.4
Safety Score
27/100
Higher = safer
State avg 30/100
State Safety Rank
#14
of 36 counties (1 = safest)
Data Story
About Crime & Safety in Yamhill County, Oregon
Yamhill County's Impressive Safety Record
Yamhill County boasts a high safety score of 97.2, well above national standards. Its total crime rate of 1,781.3 per 100K is significantly lower than the national average of 2,385.5.
Ranking High Among Oregon Counties
The county's safety score of 97.2 outperforms the Oregon state average of 96.3. Seven agencies collaborate to manage and report crime data, keeping the community well-informed.
Yamhill Leads the Regional Comparison
With a crime rate of 1,781.3, Yamhill is safer than neighboring Washington County and far safer than Wasco. It also sits well below the overall Oregon crime average of 2,366.2.
Low Rates Across All Crime Categories
Violent crime is impressively low at 198.7 per 100K, while property crime is also modest at 1,582.6. These figures represent a community where crime is far less frequent than in most U.S. counties.
Keeping Your Yamhill Home Secure
To maintain these excellent safety numbers, homeowners should invest in reliable window locks and home security systems. Community awareness and reporting suspicious activity help keep Yamhill a regional safety leader.
Crime Advisory: Yamhill County
Safety Verdict
Yamhill County has a safety score of 27/100, indicating a higher crime area with moderate overall crime (1781.3 incidents per 100,000 residents, 2022 data).
Violent vs. Property Crime
Violent crime stands at 198.7 per 100K and property crime at 1582.6 per 100K (2022 data). In this county, property crime dominates.
Data Coverage
This data reflects partial coverage from 7 law enforcement agencies in Yamhill County for 2022. Figures may underrepresent actual crime levels due to incomplete reporting.
State Comparison
Compared to the rest of Oregon, total crime is 25% below the Oregon average and its safety score is 3 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.