Is Eugene or Oregon City Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Oregon City is safer than Eugene (Safety Score 55/100 vs 12/100), with a total crime rate of 1,556 per 100,000 versus 3,574 for Eugene — 56% lower. Eugene has higher rates in 0 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Oregon City has a 100% lower rate.
Note: Eugene is 4.8x larger by coverage, which can affect crime rate comparisons. Larger cities tend to report higher rates due to density and more comprehensive reporting.
Eugene — 5-Year Trend
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Oregon City — 5-Year Trend
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Eugene | Oregon City | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,574.1 | 1,555.9 | +2,018.2 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 318.4 | 231.1 | +87.3 |
| Murder Rate | 1.1 | 0.0 | +1.1 |
| Rape Rate | 46.1 | 48.4 | -2.3 |
| Robbery Rate | 70.8 | 16.1 | +54.6 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 199.9 | 166.6 | +33.3 |
| Property Crime Rate | 3,255.7 | 1,324.8 | +1,930.9 |
| Burglary Rate | 475.7 | 115.6 | +360.1 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 2,458.2 | 1,080.3 | +1,377.9 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 321.8 | 129.0 | +192.8 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Eugene or Oregon City safer?
Oregon City is safer with a total crime rate of 1,556 per 100K vs 3,574 for Eugene — a 56% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Eugene has a violent crime rate of 318.4 per 100K while Oregon City has 231.1. Oregon City 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 Oregon City, OR
Oregon City, the first incorporated city west of the Rocky Mountains, sits at the confluence of the Willamette and Clackamas Rivers. Once the capital of the Oregon Territory, its population is around 38,000. With a safety score of 55/100 and a population coverage of 37,213, Oregon City has a total crime rate of 1,555.9 per 100,000 residents.