Is Farmington or Oregon City Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Oregon City is safer than Farmington (Safety Score 55/100 vs 54/100), with a total crime rate of 1,556 per 100,000 versus 1,560 for Farmington — 0% lower. Farmington has lower rates in 4 of 6 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in violent crime, where Farmington has a 89% lower rate.
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Farmington | Oregon City | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 1,560.4 | 1,555.9 | +4.5 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 26.1 | 231.1 | -205.0 |
| Murder Rate | 0.0 | 0.0 | +0.0 |
| Rape Rate | 7.5 | 48.4 | -40.9 |
| Robbery Rate | 14.9 | 16.1 | -1.2 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 0.0 | 166.6 | -166.6 |
| Property Crime Rate | 1,534.3 | 1,324.8 | +209.5 |
| Burglary Rate | 96.8 | 115.6 | -18.7 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 1,333.2 | 1,080.3 | +253.0 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 104.3 | 129.0 | -24.7 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Farmington or Oregon City safer?
Oregon City is safer with a total crime rate of 1,556 per 100K vs 1,560 for Farmington — a 0% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Farmington has a violent crime rate of 26.1 per 100K while Oregon City has 231.1. Farmington has lower violent crime.
About Farmington, CT
Farmington, a affluent Hartford suburb, is home to Miss Porter's School, a prestigious all-girls boarding school. Situated along the Farmington River, it boasts a well-educated population. With a safety score of 54/100 and a population coverage of 26,852, Farmington has a total crime rate of 1,560.4 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.