Is Kent or Medford Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of FBI data, Kent is safer than Medford (Safety Score 7/100 vs 6/100), with a total crime rate of 4,261 per 100,000 versus 4,324 for Medford — 1% lower. Kent has higher rates in 3 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in robbery, where Medford has a 38% lower rate.
Quiz: which of these is SAFER than Kent, WA?
Kent — 5-Year Trend
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Kent, WA
Medford, OR
Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Kent | Medford | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 4,260.8 | 4,323.7 | -62.9 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 489.7 | 491.9 | -2.2 |
| Murder Rate | 5.3 | 3.5 | +1.8 |
| Rape Rate | 64.2 | 63.7 | +0.5 |
| Robbery Rate | 144.3 | 89.7 | +54.7 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 275.8 | 335.0 | -59.2 |
| Property Crime Rate | 3,771.1 | 3,831.7 | -60.7 |
| Burglary Rate | 690.7 | 290.2 | +400.5 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 2,149.3 | 3,338.6 | -1,189.3 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 931.1 | 202.9 | +728.1 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Kent or Medford safer?
Kent is safer with a total crime rate of 4,261 per 100K vs 4,324 for Medford — a 1% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Kent has a violent crime rate of 489.7 per 100K while Medford has 491.9. Kent has lower violent crime.
About Kent, WA
Kent, Washington, a diverse city in the Green River Valley, was once a major agricultural producer, especially known for hops. It's now the fourth largest city in King County by population. With a safety score of 7/100 and a population coverage of 132,324, Kent has a total crime rate of 4,260.8 per 100,000 residents.
About Medford, OR
Medford, in Southern Oregon's Rogue Valley, is a regional hub known for its pear orchards and proximity to Crater Lake. The city's population is around 85,000, with a significant retiree community. With a safety score of 6/100 and a population coverage of 84,766, Medford has a total crime rate of 4,323.7 per 100,000 residents.