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Eugene vs Klamath Falls Crime Comparison

Side-by-side crime rates, safety scores, and trends based on FBI data.

Full report: Eugene crime rate · Klamath Falls crime rate

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Is Eugene or Klamath Falls Safer?

According to crimebycity.com's analysis of FBI data, Klamath Falls is safer than Eugene (Safety Score 17/100 vs 12/100), with a total crime rate of 3,172 per 100,000 versus 3,574 for Eugene — 11% lower. Eugene has lower rates in 4 of 7 crime categories.

The biggest difference is in murder, where Eugene has a 92% lower rate.

Note: Eugene is 8.1x larger by coverage, which can affect crime rate comparisons. Larger cities tend to report higher rates due to density and more comprehensive reporting.

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Eugene — 5-Year Trend

Decreasing Violent Decreasing Property Decreasing Total

Klamath Falls — 5-Year Trend

Flat Violent Decreasing Property Decreasing Total

Eugene, OR

Eugene, OR
Safety Score 12/100
Coverage 178,057
Total Crime Rate 3,574.1
Category Wins 4/7

Klamath Falls, OR

Klamath Falls, OR
Safety Score 17/100
Coverage 21,911
Total Crime Rate 3,171.9
Category Wins 3/7

Detailed Crime Rate Comparison

Crime Type Eugene Klamath Falls Difference
Total Crime Rate 3,574.1 3,171.9 +402.2
Violent Crime Rate 318.4 483.8 -165.3
Murder Rate 1.1 13.7 -12.6
Rape Rate 46.1 63.9 -17.8
Robbery Rate 70.8 82.2 -11.4
Aggravated Assault Rate 199.9 324.0 -124.1
Property Crime Rate 3,255.7 2,688.2 +567.6
Burglary Rate 475.7 351.4 +124.3
Larceny-Theft Rate 2,458.2 1,857.5 +600.7
Motor Vehicle Theft Rate 321.8 479.2 -157.4

All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Eugene or Klamath Falls safer?

Klamath Falls is safer with a total crime rate of 3,172 per 100K vs 3,574 for Eugene — a 11% difference.

How do violent crime rates compare?

Eugene has a violent crime rate of 318.4 per 100K while Klamath Falls has 483.8. Eugene has lower violent crime.

About Eugene, OR

Eugene, Oregon, nestled in the Willamette Valley, is a city with a strong counter-culture legacy and a significant student population due to the University of Oregon. Its verdant surroundings are characteristic of the Pacific Northwest. With a safety score of 12/100 and a population coverage of 178,057, Eugene has a total crime rate of 3,574.1 per 100,000 residents.

About Klamath Falls, OR

Klamath Falls, a Southern Oregon city nestled by Upper Klamath Lake, was once a major timber hub. Its population of roughly 22,000 has a median age of 37. With a safety score of 17/100 and a population coverage of 21,911, Klamath Falls has a total crime rate of 3,171.9 per 100,000 residents.

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