Is Corvallis or Portland Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of FBI data, Corvallis is safer than Portland (Safety Score 24/100 vs 1/100), with a total crime rate of 2,695 per 100,000 versus 6,247 for Portland — 57% lower. Corvallis has lower rates in 7 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Corvallis has a 85% lower rate.
Note: Portland is 10.1x larger by coverage, which can affect crime rate comparisons. Larger cities tend to report higher rates due to density and more comprehensive reporting.
Quiz: which of these is SAFER than Corvallis, OR?
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Corvallis | Portland | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 2,695.5 | 6,246.7 | -3,551.2 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 183.8 | 720.5 | -536.7 |
| Murder Rate | 1.6 | 10.8 | -9.1 |
| Rape Rate | 37.4 | 50.9 | -13.5 |
| Robbery Rate | 32.5 | 177.4 | -144.8 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 112.2 | 481.2 | -368.9 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,511.6 | 5,526.2 | -3,014.6 |
| Burglary Rate | 294.4 | 727.4 | -432.9 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 2,122.9 | 3,921.3 | -1,798.4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 94.4 | 877.6 | -783.3 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Corvallis or Portland safer?
Corvallis is safer with a total crime rate of 2,695 per 100K vs 6,247 for Portland — a 57% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Corvallis has a violent crime rate of 183.8 per 100K while Portland has 720.5. Corvallis has lower violent crime.
About Corvallis, OR
Corvallis, home to Oregon State University, is a city in the Willamette Valley. Its population of around 60,000 is largely influenced by the university's research and agricultural heritage. With a safety score of 24/100 and a population coverage of 61,474, Corvallis has a total crime rate of 2,695.5 per 100,000 residents.