Safest Cities in Oregon 2024
Average Crime Rate
National Average
Combined Population
Overview: Safest Cities in Oregon
These 21 cities have the lowest crime rates in Oregon, based on 2024 FBI data. The safest cities average just 2,461 crimes per 100,000 residents — 11% below the national average of 2,752.
The top 3 safest cities are West Linn (OR, crime rate: 834), Newberg-Dundee (OR, crime rate: 1,156), and Lake Oswego (OR, crime rate: 1,166).
Full Rankings
| # | City | State | Population | Total Crime Rate | Violent Crime Rate | Property Crime Rate | Safety Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | West Linn | OR | 26,382 | 833.9 | 56.9 | 777.0 | 84/100 |
| 2 | Newberg-Dundee | OR | 26,302 | 1,155.8 | 144.5 | 1,011.3 | 79/100 |
| 3 | Lake Oswego | OR | 39,627 | 1,165.9 | 65.6 | 1,100.3 | 78/100 |
| 4 | Bend | OR | 106,241 | 1,530.5 | 168.5 | 1,362.0 | 72/100 |
| 5 | Oregon City | OR | 37,213 | 1,555.9 | 231.1 | 1,324.8 | 71/100 |
| 6 | Mcminnville | OR | 34,443 | 1,654.9 | 226.5 | 1,428.5 | 69/100 |
| 7 | Forest Grove | OR | 26,992 | 1,704.2 | 337.1 | 1,367.1 | 69/100 |
| 8 | Albany | OR | 57,179 | 2,028.7 | 197.6 | 1,831.1 | 63/100 |
| 9 | Keizer | OR | 38,310 | 2,056.9 | 146.2 | 1,910.7 | 62/100 |
| 10 | Redmond | OR | 38,159 | 2,563.0 | 217.5 | 2,345.5 | 53/100 |
| 11 | Corvallis | OR | 61,474 | 2,695.5 | 183.8 | 2,511.6 | 51/100 |
| 12 | Hillsboro | OR | 107,978 | 2,746.9 | 317.7 | 2,429.2 | 50/100 |
| 13 | Gresham | OR | 109,452 | 2,836.9 | 410.2 | 2,426.6 | 48/100 |
| 14 | Tualatin | OR | 27,219 | 2,843.6 | 220.4 | 2,623.2 | 48/100 |
| 15 | Beaverton | OR | 96,762 | 3,026.0 | 364.8 | 2,661.2 | 45/100 |
| 16 | Springfield | OR | 60,830 | 3,097.2 | 305.8 | 2,791.4 | 43/100 |
| 17 | Woodburn | OR | 30,138 | 3,172.1 | 278.7 | 2,893.4 | 42/100 |
| 18 | Salem | OR | 177,936 | 3,337.7 | 534.5 | 2,803.3 | 39/100 |
| 19 | Eugene | OR | 178,057 | 3,574.1 | 318.4 | 3,255.7 | 35/100 |
| 20 | Tigard | OR | 55,784 | 3,782.5 | 319.1 | 3,463.4 | 31/100 |
| 21 | Medford | OR | 84,766 | 4,323.7 | 491.9 | 3,831.7 | 21/100 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the safest city in Oregon?
West Linn, OR is the safest city in Oregon with a total crime rate of 833.9 per 100,000 residents in 2024.
How are the safest cities determined?
Cities are ranked by total crime rate (violent + property crime) per 100,000 residents using 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report data. Only cities with 25,000+ residents are included.
What crime rate is considered safe?
Cities on this list average 2,461 crimes per 100,000 residents, well below the national average of 2,752. Generally, a rate under 2,000 per 100K is considered low.