Is Bend or Gresham Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Bend is safer than Gresham (Safety Score 55/100 vs 22/100), with a total crime rate of 1,530 per 100,000 versus 2,837 for Gresham — 46% lower. Bend has lower rates in 7 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in robbery, where Bend has a 73% lower rate.
Bend — 5-Year Trend
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Gresham — 5-Year Trend
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Bend, OR
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Bend | Gresham | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 1,530.5 | 2,836.9 | -1,306.4 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 168.5 | 410.2 | -241.8 |
| Murder Rate | 2.8 | 5.5 | -2.7 |
| Rape Rate | 22.6 | 57.6 | -35.0 |
| Robbery Rate | 22.6 | 85.0 | -62.4 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 120.5 | 262.2 | -141.7 |
| Property Crime Rate | 1,362.0 | 2,426.6 | -1,064.6 |
| Burglary Rate | 129.0 | 318.9 | -189.9 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 1,150.2 | 1,472.8 | -322.6 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 82.8 | 635.0 | -552.2 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bend or Gresham safer?
Bend is safer with a total crime rate of 1,530 per 100K vs 2,837 for Gresham — a 46% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Bend has a violent crime rate of 168.5 per 100K while Gresham has 410.2. Bend 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 55/100 and a population coverage of 106,241, Bend has a total crime rate of 1,530.5 per 100,000 residents.
About Gresham, OR
Gresham, Oregon, a city in Multnomah County, is the fourth largest in the state. Once known as "Turkey Town" for its poultry industry, it sits at the eastern edge of the Portland metropolitan area, near the foothills of Mount Hood. With a safety score of 22/100 and a population coverage of 109,452, Gresham has a total crime rate of 2,836.9 per 100,000 residents.