Is Bend or Edmond Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of FBI data, Edmond is safer than Bend (Safety Score 56/100 vs 56/100), with a total crime rate of 1,521 per 100,000 versus 1,530 for Bend — 1% lower. Bend has higher rates in 1 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in robbery, where Edmond has a 55% lower rate.
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Bend, OR
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Bend | Edmond | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 1,530.5 | 1,521.4 | +9.0 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 168.5 | 165.2 | +3.2 |
| Murder Rate | 2.8 | 2.0 | +0.8 |
| Rape Rate | 22.6 | 37.3 | -14.7 |
| Robbery Rate | 22.6 | 10.1 | +12.5 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 120.5 | 115.9 | +4.6 |
| Property Crime Rate | 1,362.0 | 1,356.2 | +5.8 |
| Burglary Rate | 129.0 | 209.6 | -80.6 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 1,150.2 | 1,095.2 | +55.0 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 82.8 | 51.4 | +31.4 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bend or Edmond safer?
Edmond is safer with a total crime rate of 1,521 per 100K vs 1,530 for Bend — a 1% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Bend has a violent crime rate of 168.5 per 100K while Edmond has 165.2. Edmond has lower violent crime.
About Bend, OR
Nestled on the Deschutes River, Bend, Oregon, was historically a logging town and is now a popular outdoor recreation destination. Its population of over 100,000 residents enjoys proximity to the Cascade Mountains and high desert. With a safety score of 56/100 and a population coverage of 106,241, Bend has a total crime rate of 1,530.5 per 100,000 residents.
About Edmond, OK
Edmond, a northern Oklahoma City suburb, was founded during the 1889 Land Run. It boasts a median household income significantly higher than the state average. With a safety score of 56/100 and a population coverage of 99,249, Edmond has a total crime rate of 1,521.4 per 100,000 residents.