Is Gardena or Tigard Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Gardena is safer than Tigard (Safety Score 10/100 vs 10/100), with a total crime rate of 3,755 per 100,000 versus 3,782 for Tigard — 1% lower. Gardena has higher rates in 2 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Tigard has a 100% lower rate.
Gardena — 5-Year Trend
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Tigard — 5-Year Trend
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Gardena, CA
Tigard, OR
Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Gardena | Tigard | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,754.5 | 3,782.5 | -27.9 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 703.3 | 319.1 | +384.2 |
| Murder Rate | 5.2 | 0.0 | +5.2 |
| Rape Rate | 27.8 | 35.9 | -8.1 |
| Robbery Rate | 201.4 | 91.4 | +110.0 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 468.9 | 190.0 | +278.9 |
| Property Crime Rate | 3,051.2 | 3,463.4 | -412.2 |
| Burglary Rate | 422.0 | 369.3 | +52.7 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 1,727.9 | 2,904.1 | -1,176.2 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 901.3 | 190.0 | +711.3 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Gardena or Tigard safer?
Gardena is safer with a total crime rate of 3,755 per 100K vs 3,782 for Tigard — a 1% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Gardena has a violent crime rate of 703.3 per 100K while Tigard has 319.1. Tigard has lower violent crime.
About Gardena, CA
Gardena, a South Bay city, was once a major strawberry producer. Its diverse population includes a significant Japanese American community. With a safety score of 10/100 and a population coverage of 57,584, Gardena has a total crime rate of 3,754.5 per 100,000 residents.
About Tigard, OR
Tigard, a Portland suburb, grew around the Oregon Electric Railway's arrival in 1907. Situated on the Tualatin River, it's a diverse community of over 55,000 residents. With a safety score of 10/100 and a population coverage of 55,784, Tigard has a total crime rate of 3,782.5 per 100,000 residents.