Oregon ranks #38 of 50 US states by overall crime rate (safest first), placing it in the highest-crime quartile nationally. Its total crime rate is 3,563 per 100,000 residents — 28% above the national average. Safety varies widely by city; the safest reporting city is Baker City.

Oregon Crime Rate: #13 Most Dangerous State, 49 Cities Ranked

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According to crimebycity.com's analysis of FBI crime data, Oregon has a total crime rate of 3,563 per 100,000 residents — 28% above the national average — ranking #38 of 50 US states (safest first), in the highest-crime quartile. Its safest reporting city is Baker City.

Oregon Crime Overview

Oregon reported a total crime rate of 3,563.0 per 100,000 residents — 28% above the national average of 2,785.9. This ranks Oregon #38 out of 50 states (safest first).

The most elevated crime category in Oregon is larceny-theft at 1.4x the national rate.

Compared to the previous year, Oregon's crime rate decreased by 4.9%, with violent crime up 2%.

Within the state, Baker City is the safest city (crime rate: 673), while Portland has the highest rate (6,247) — a 9.3x difference that highlights how much safety can vary within a single state.

For residents, travelers, and those considering a move to Oregon, these statistics provide a data-driven baseline. Browse the city-level table below to find specific communities, or see how Oregon compares to its neighboring states. For the full list of safe and high-crime areas, visit safest cities in Oregon or most dangerous cities in Oregon.

Crime Breakdown

Crime Type	Incidents	Rate per 100K	National Avg
Violent Crime	10,039	408.2	478.2
Murder	109	4.4	6.3
Rape	1,128	45.9	43.8
Robbery	2,026	82.4	94.0
Aggravated Assault	6,763	275.0	333.5
Property Crime	77,595	3,154.8	2,307.7
Burglary	9,472	385.1	292.0
Larceny-Theft	58,494	2,378.2	1,657.7
Motor Vehicle Theft	9,629	391.5	358.0
Arson	0	0.0	0.0

Understanding Oregon's Crime Profile

Of Oregon's total crime rate, 11.5% is violent crime and 88.5% is property crime. Nationally, violent crime makes up 17.2% of all crime, meaning Oregon has a lower-than-average share of violent offenses.

Oregon's murder rate is 4.4 per 100K, which is 30% below the national rate of 6.3. Murder is the least common but most serious violent crime, and even small differences in rate can reflect meaningful differences in public safety.

These statistics are compiled from 49 cities across the state that report to the FBI's UCR program. Coverage varies by state — so these numbers represent the best available estimate, not a perfect census. For details, see our methodology page.

Property crime accounts for the bulk of Oregon's total rate at 3,155 per 100K. This includes burglary, larceny-theft (the most common crime nationwide), motor vehicle theft, and arson. While property crime is less immediately dangerous than violent crime, high rates can affect quality of life, insurance costs, and economic investment in affected areas.

Cities in Oregon by Crime Rate

Cities ranked from safest to most dangerous (10,000+ residents).

#	City	Coverage	Total Crime Rate	Violent Crime Rate	Safety Score
1	Baker City	10,255	672.8	29.3	87/100
2	Molalla	10,057	825.3	129.3	81/100
3	West Linn	26,382	833.9	56.9	81/100
4	Prineville	12,047	971.2	240.7	76/100
5	Monmouth	11,311	1,078.6	132.6	71/100
6	Canby	17,861	1,114.2	212.8	70/100
7	Central Point	19,199	1,145.9	171.9	69/100
8	Newberg-Dundee	26,302	1,155.8	144.5	68/100
9	Lake Oswego	39,627	1,165.9	65.6	68/100
10	Lebanon	20,144	1,196.4	144.0	67/100
11	St. Helens	14,616	1,197.3	273.7	67/100
12	Independence	10,337	1,238.3	280.6	65/100
13	Bend	106,241	1,530.5	168.5	56/100
14	Oregon City	37,213	1,555.9	231.1	55/100
15	Sandy	13,042	1,579.5	61.3	54/100
16	Sherwood	19,804	1,651.2	131.3	52/100
17	Mcminnville	34,443	1,654.9	226.5	51/100
18	Forest Grove	26,992	1,704.2	337.1	50/100
19	Milwaukie	21,745	1,719.9	193.2	49/100
20	Gladstone	11,810	1,871.3	194.8	45/100
21	Cornelius	15,792	1,925.0	323.0	43/100
22	Ashland	20,949	2,019.2	253.0	40/100
23	Albany	57,179	2,028.7	197.6	40/100
24	Keizer	38,310	2,056.9	146.2	39/100
25	Cottage Grove	10,627	2,230.2	272.9	35/100
26	Dallas	17,869	2,344.8	263.0	32/100
27	Lincoln City	10,061	2,445.1	497.0	30/100
28	Redmond	38,159	2,563.0	217.5	27/100
29	Corvallis	61,474	2,695.5	183.8	24/100
30	Hillsboro	107,978	2,746.9	317.7	24/100
31	Gresham	109,452	2,836.9	410.2	22/100
32	Tualatin	27,219	2,843.6	220.4	22/100
33	Sweet Home	10,325	2,866.8	193.7	22/100
34	Newport	10,553	2,918.6	246.4	21/100
35	La Grande	12,963	2,923.7	254.6	21/100
36	The Dalles	15,712	2,927.7	369.1	21/100
37	Beaverton	96,762	3,026.0	364.8	19/100
38	Pendleton	17,380	3,089.8	408.5	18/100
39	Springfield	60,830	3,097.2	305.8	18/100
40	Klamath Falls	21,911	3,171.9	483.8	17/100
41	Woodburn	30,138	3,172.1	278.7	17/100
42	Salem	177,936	3,337.7	534.5	15/100
43	Hermiston	19,504	3,542.9	317.9	12/100
44	Eugene	178,057	3,574.1	318.4	12/100
45	Tigard	55,784	3,782.5	319.1	10/100
46	Roseburg	23,922	3,983.8	217.4	9/100
47	Medford	84,766	4,323.7	491.9	6/100
48	Coos Bay	15,469	5,094.1	633.5	4/100
49	Portland	623,066	6,246.7	720.5	1/100

Oregon Crime Rate Trends

Year	Coverage	Total Crime Rate	Violent Crime Rate	Property Crime Rate
2024	2,459,575	3,563.0	408.2	3,154.8
2023	2,505,089	3,745.3	400.3	3,345.0
2022	2,504,061	4,191.4	431.5	3,759.9
2021	2,486,074	3,901.5	429.2	3,472.3
2020	2,471,997	3,761.9	367.8	3,394.0
2019	2,370,169	3,803.2	354.2	3,449.0

Oregon Crime Trends: 6-Year Analysis

Over the 6-year period from 2019 to 2024, Oregon's total crime rate decreased by 6.3%, moving from 3,803 to 3,563 per 100,000 residents. This long-term trajectory provides important context beyond any single year's snapshot.

In the most recent year-over-year comparison, Oregon's crime rate decreased by 4.9%, with violent crime specifically increasing 2%. Short-term changes don't always indicate a lasting trend, but consecutive years of movement in the same direction are worth noting.

Many factors can influence year-over-year changes, including shifts in policing strategies, economic conditions, population growth, and changes in how agencies report data to the FBI. For the most reliable picture, focus on the multi-year trend rather than any single year's change.

Oregon vs Neighboring States

How does Oregon's crime rate compare to its neighbors?

State	Total Crime Rate	Violent Crime Rate	Property Crime Rate	vs Oregon
Oregon	3,563.0	408.2	3,154.8	—
Idaho	1,248.2	271.4	976.9	-65.0%
California	2,679.3	518.0	2,161.3	-24.8%
Nevada	2,801.4	410.9	2,390.5	-21.4%
Washington	3,868.1	439.5	3,428.6	+8.6%

Among neighboring states, Idaho has the lowest crime rate (1,248 per 100K). Washington has the highest (3,868 per 100K).

Oregon in Regional Context

Oregon is safer than 1 of its 4 neighboring states based on total crime rate. Nationally, it ranks #38 out of 50 states (ranked safest first), placing it in the highest-crime quartile of all US states.

Regional comparisons are valuable because neighboring states often share economic conditions, climate, and demographic patterns. If Oregon differs significantly from its neighbors, it may point to state-specific factors such as policing policy, drug legislation, or economic programs. Visit individual state pages above for detailed comparisons.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Oregon's crime rate?

Oregon's total crime rate is 3,563.0 per 100,000 residents, which is 28% above the national average of 2,786. This includes both violent crime (408.2 per 100K) and property crime (3,154.8 per 100K).

How safe is Oregon compared to other states?

Oregon ranks #38 out of 50 states (safest first), placing it in the highest-crime quartile nationally. Visit our all states page for the complete ranking.

What is the safest city in Oregon?

The safest city in Oregon is Baker City with a crime rate of 673 per 100,000 residents. View the full list at safest cities in Oregon.

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