Moving from Eugene, OR to Tualatin, OR?
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Is Eugene or Tualatin Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of FBI data, Tualatin is safer than Eugene (Safety Score 22/100 vs 12/100), with a total crime rate of 2,844 per 100,000 versus 3,574 for Eugene — 20% lower. Eugene has higher rates in 0 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Tualatin has a 100% lower rate.
Note: Eugene is 6.5x 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 MORE DANGEROUS than Eugene, OR?
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Eugene | Tualatin | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,574.1 | 2,843.6 | +730.5 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 318.4 | 220.4 | +98.0 |
| Murder Rate | 1.1 | 0.0 | +1.1 |
| Rape Rate | 46.1 | 36.7 | +9.3 |
| Robbery Rate | 70.8 | 44.1 | +26.7 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 199.9 | 139.6 | +60.3 |
| Property Crime Rate | 3,255.7 | 2,623.2 | +632.5 |
| Burglary Rate | 475.7 | 231.5 | +244.2 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 2,458.2 | 2,152.9 | +305.3 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 321.8 | 238.8 | +83.0 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR.
Moving from Eugene, OR to Tualatin, OR?
The Moving Checklist Planner turns your move-in date into a dated checklist, packing inventory and budget — seven tabs for Google Sheets or Excel, $12 once.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Eugene or Tualatin safer?
Tualatin is safer with a total crime rate of 2,844 per 100K vs 3,574 for Eugene — a 20% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Eugene has a violent crime rate of 318.4 per 100K while Tualatin has 220.4. Tualatin 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 Tualatin, OR
Tualatin, a suburb south of Portland, is bisected by its namesake river. Known for the "Platypus" fossil discovered in 1991, its population of around 28,000 enjoys a mix of suburban amenities and natural areas. With a safety score of 22/100 and a population coverage of 27,219, Tualatin has a total crime rate of 2,843.6 per 100,000 residents.