Is Gresham or Oregon City Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Oregon City is safer than Gresham (Safety Score 55/100 vs 22/100), with a total crime rate of 1,556 per 100,000 versus 2,837 for Gresham — 45% lower. Gresham has higher rates in 0 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Oregon City has a 100% lower rate.
Note: Gresham is 2.9x larger by coverage, which can affect crime rate comparisons. Larger cities tend to report higher rates due to density and more comprehensive reporting.
Gresham — 5-Year Trend
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Oregon City — 5-Year Trend
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Gresham, OR
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Gresham | Oregon City | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 2,836.9 | 1,555.9 | +1,281.0 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 410.2 | 231.1 | +179.1 |
| Murder Rate | 5.5 | 0.0 | +5.5 |
| Rape Rate | 57.6 | 48.4 | +9.2 |
| Robbery Rate | 85.0 | 16.1 | +68.9 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 262.2 | 166.6 | +95.6 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,426.6 | 1,324.8 | +1,101.8 |
| Burglary Rate | 318.9 | 115.6 | +203.3 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 1,472.8 | 1,080.3 | +392.5 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 635.0 | 129.0 | +506.0 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Gresham or Oregon City safer?
Oregon City is safer with a total crime rate of 1,556 per 100K vs 2,837 for Gresham — a 45% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Gresham has a violent crime rate of 410.2 per 100K while Oregon City has 231.1. Oregon City has lower violent crime.
About Gresham, OR
Gresham, Oregon, a city in Multnomah County, is the fourth largest in the state. Once known as "Turkey Town" for its poultry industry, it sits at the eastern edge of the Portland metropolitan area, near the foothills of Mount Hood. With a safety score of 22/100 and a population coverage of 109,452, Gresham has a total crime rate of 2,836.9 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.