Oregon's 25 Most Dangerous Cities - Updated 2023

Unmasking Oregon's Challenges: Exploring the 25 Least Safe Cities in total crime

Author: CrimeData.io Research Team

In a world filled with both promise and peril, understanding the areas where safety concerns loom large becomes crucial. Join us on an eye-opening expedition as we uncover the 25 most dangerous cities across Oregon. From bustling urban hubs to underprivileged neighborhoods, these communities grapple with security challenges that demand attention.

Where does the crime data come from?

This comprehensive list of the safest and most dangerous cities in Oregon is backed by credible data sourced directly from the FBI's National Incident-Based Reporting System (NBIRS). By relying on this authoritative database, we ensure that the information presented here is not only accurate but also up-to-date. The FBI's NBIRS system is a trusted source for crime statistics, providing valuable insights into the security landscapes of cities and communities across the nation.

How do we rank the cities?

Our ranking system is based on the total number of crimes reported in each city. We then calculated the crime rate per 100,000 population for each city. The cities with the lowest crime rates were ranked as the safest cities in Oregon. Conversely, the cities with the highest crime rates were ranked as the most dangerous cities in Oregon.

To ensure the relevance and accuracy of our rankings, this list includes only cities and communities in Oregon with a population of more than 5,000 residents. This population threshold allows us to focus on areas where a significant number of people live and work, providing a meaningful perspective on safety for the majority of our readers.

The data presented in this report spans a period from 2012 to 2021. By aggregating information over this decade, we gain valuable insights into the trends and changes in safety and crime rates within Oregon. This long-term perspective allows us to identify both short-term fluctuations and broader patterns, providing a comprehensive view of the security landscape in the state.

#25 Portland

County: Multnomah

2,273

Crime per 100,000 population

-25.65%

vs. Oregon average

-21.93%

vs. US average 🇺🇸

Chart of total crime rate in Portland from 2012 to 2022

Portland is an area in Multnomah, Oregon with population of 2,036,875. The total crime rate in Portland is based on the nearest law agency agency, Multnomah County Sheriff's Office (OR0260000). Portland total crime rate is 2,273 per 100,000 population, compared to Oregon average of 3,058.31 per 100,000 population and United States average of 2,912.43 per 100,000 population.

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#24 Woodburn

County: Marion

2,390

Crime per 100,000 population

-21.84%

vs. Oregon average

-17.93%

vs. US average 🇺🇸

Chart of total crime rate in Woodburn from 2012 to 2022

Woodburn is an area in Marion, Oregon with population of 25,877. The total crime rate in Woodburn is based on the nearest law agency agency, Woodburn Police Department (OR0240500). Woodburn total crime rate is 2,390 per 100,000 population, compared to Oregon average of 3,058.31 per 100,000 population and United States average of 2,912.43 per 100,000 population.

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#23 Wilsonville

County: Clackamas

2,611

Crime per 100,000 population

-14.61%

vs. Oregon average

-10.33%

vs. US average 🇺🇸

Chart of total crime rate in Wilsonville from 2012 to 2022

Wilsonville is an area in Clackamas, Oregon with population of 25,887. The total crime rate in Wilsonville is based on the nearest law agency agency, Tualatin Police Department (OR0341200). Wilsonville total crime rate is 2,611 per 100,000 population, compared to Oregon average of 3,058.31 per 100,000 population and United States average of 2,912.43 per 100,000 population.

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#22 Tualatin

County: Washington

2,611

Crime per 100,000 population

-14.61%

vs. Oregon average

-10.33%

vs. US average 🇺🇸

Chart of total crime rate in Tualatin from 2012 to 2022

Tualatin is an area in Washington, Oregon with population of 27,821. The total crime rate in Tualatin is based on the nearest law agency agency, Tualatin Police Department (OR0341200). Tualatin total crime rate is 2,611 per 100,000 population, compared to Oregon average of 3,058.31 per 100,000 population and United States average of 2,912.43 per 100,000 population.

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#21 Creswell

County: Lane

2,641

Crime per 100,000 population

-13.64%

vs. Oregon average

-9.32%

vs. US average 🇺🇸

Chart of total crime rate in Creswell from 2012 to 2022

Creswell is an area in Lane, Oregon with population of 5,625. The total crime rate in Creswell is based on the nearest law agency agency, Florence Police Department (OR0200300). Creswell total crime rate is 2,641 per 100,000 population, compared to Oregon average of 3,058.31 per 100,000 population and United States average of 2,912.43 per 100,000 population.

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#20 Salem

County: Marion

2,700

Crime per 100,000 population

-11.69%

vs. Oregon average

-7.27%

vs. US average 🇺🇸

Chart of total crime rate in Salem from 2012 to 2022

Salem is an area in Marion, Oregon with population of 268,634. The total crime rate in Salem is based on the nearest law agency agency, Salem Police Department (OR0240200). Salem total crime rate is 2,700 per 100,000 population, compared to Oregon average of 3,058.31 per 100,000 population and United States average of 2,912.43 per 100,000 population.

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#19 Keizer

County: Marion

2,700

Crime per 100,000 population

-11.69%

vs. Oregon average

-7.27%

vs. US average 🇺🇸

Chart of total crime rate in Keizer from 2012 to 2022

Keizer is an area in Marion, Oregon with population of 39,119. The total crime rate in Keizer is based on the nearest law agency agency, Salem Police Department (OR0240200). Keizer total crime rate is 2,700 per 100,000 population, compared to Oregon average of 3,058.31 per 100,000 population and United States average of 2,912.43 per 100,000 population.

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#18 Hayesville

County: Marion

2,700

Crime per 100,000 population

-11.69%

vs. Oregon average

-7.27%

vs. US average 🇺🇸

Chart of total crime rate in Hayesville from 2012 to 2022

Hayesville is an area in Marion, Oregon with population of 21,887. The total crime rate in Hayesville is based on the nearest law agency agency, Salem Police Department (OR0240200). Hayesville total crime rate is 2,700 per 100,000 population, compared to Oregon average of 3,058.31 per 100,000 population and United States average of 2,912.43 per 100,000 population.

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#17 Four Corners

County: Marion

2,700

Crime per 100,000 population

-11.69%

vs. Oregon average

-7.27%

vs. US average 🇺🇸

Chart of total crime rate in Four Corners from 2012 to 2022

Four Corners is an area in Marion, Oregon with population of 16,608. The total crime rate in Four Corners is based on the nearest law agency agency, Salem Police Department (OR0240200). Four Corners total crime rate is 2,700 per 100,000 population, compared to Oregon average of 3,058.31 per 100,000 population and United States average of 2,912.43 per 100,000 population.

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#16 Springfield

County: Lane

2,752

Crime per 100,000 population

-10.0%

vs. Oregon average

-5.49%

vs. US average 🇺🇸

Chart of total crime rate in Springfield from 2012 to 2022

Springfield is an area in Lane, Oregon with population of 62,138. The total crime rate in Springfield is based on the nearest law agency agency, Eugene Police Department (OR0200200). Springfield total crime rate is 2,752 per 100,000 population, compared to Oregon average of 3,058.31 per 100,000 population and United States average of 2,912.43 per 100,000 population.

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#15 Seaside

County: Clatsop

2,798

Crime per 100,000 population

-8.5%

vs. Oregon average

-3.92%

vs. US average 🇺🇸

Chart of total crime rate in Seaside from 2012 to 2022

Seaside is an area in Clatsop, Oregon with population of 7,058. The total crime rate in Seaside is based on the nearest law agency agency, Seaside Police Department (OR0040300). Seaside total crime rate is 2,798 per 100,000 population, compared to Oregon average of 3,058.31 per 100,000 population and United States average of 2,912.43 per 100,000 population.

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#14 Newport

County: Lincoln

2,804

Crime per 100,000 population

-8.29%

vs. Oregon average

-3.69%

vs. US average 🇺🇸

Chart of total crime rate in Newport from 2012 to 2022

Newport is an area in Lincoln, Oregon with population of 10,305. The total crime rate in Newport is based on the nearest law agency agency, Newport Police Department (OR0210200). Newport total crime rate is 2,804 per 100,000 population, compared to Oregon average of 3,058.31 per 100,000 population and United States average of 2,912.43 per 100,000 population.

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#13 West Haven-Sylvan

County: Washington

2,892

Crime per 100,000 population

-5.41%

vs. Oregon average

-0.68%

vs. US average 🇺🇸

Chart of total crime rate in West Haven-Sylvan from 2012 to 2022

West Haven-Sylvan is an area in Washington, Oregon with population of 8,469. The total crime rate in West Haven-Sylvan is based on the nearest law agency agency, Portland Police Department (OR0260200). West Haven-Sylvan total crime rate is 2,892 per 100,000 population, compared to Oregon average of 3,058.31 per 100,000 population and United States average of 2,912.43 per 100,000 population.

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#12 Umatilla

County: Umatilla

2,933

Crime per 100,000 population

-4.07%

vs. Oregon average

+0.74%

vs. US average 🇺🇸

Chart of total crime rate in Umatilla from 2012 to 2022

Umatilla is an area in Umatilla, Oregon with population of 7,224. The total crime rate in Umatilla is based on the nearest law agency agency, Hermiston Police Department (OR0300100). Umatilla total crime rate is 2,933 per 100,000 population, compared to Oregon average of 3,058.31 per 100,000 population and United States average of 2,912.43 per 100,000 population.

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#11 Hermiston

County: Umatilla

2,933

Crime per 100,000 population

-4.07%

vs. Oregon average

+0.74%

vs. US average 🇺🇸

Chart of total crime rate in Hermiston from 2012 to 2022

Hermiston is an area in Umatilla, Oregon with population of 19,141. The total crime rate in Hermiston is based on the nearest law agency agency, Hermiston Police Department (OR0300100). Hermiston total crime rate is 2,933 per 100,000 population, compared to Oregon average of 3,058.31 per 100,000 population and United States average of 2,912.43 per 100,000 population.

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#10 Talent

County: Jackson

3,095

Crime per 100,000 population

+1.21%

vs. Oregon average

+6.28%

vs. US average 🇺🇸

Chart of total crime rate in Talent from 2012 to 2022

Talent is an area in Jackson, Oregon with population of 6,256. The total crime rate in Talent is based on the nearest law agency agency, Ashland Police Department (OR0150100). Talent total crime rate is 3,095 per 100,000 population, compared to Oregon average of 3,058.31 per 100,000 population and United States average of 2,912.43 per 100,000 population.

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#9 Ashland

County: Jackson

3,095

Crime per 100,000 population

+1.21%

vs. Oregon average

+6.28%

vs. US average 🇺🇸

Chart of total crime rate in Ashland from 2012 to 2022

Ashland is an area in Jackson, Oregon with population of 21,348. The total crime rate in Ashland is based on the nearest law agency agency, Ashland Police Department (OR0150100). Ashland total crime rate is 3,095 per 100,000 population, compared to Oregon average of 3,058.31 per 100,000 population and United States average of 2,912.43 per 100,000 population.

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#8 The Dalles

County: Wasco

3,334

Crime per 100,000 population

+9.03%

vs. Oregon average

+14.49%

vs. US average 🇺🇸

Chart of total crime rate in The Dalles from 2012 to 2022

The Dalles is an area in Wasco, Oregon with population of 15,942. The total crime rate in The Dalles is based on the nearest law agency agency, The Dalles Police Department (OR0330100). The Dalles total crime rate is 3,334 per 100,000 population, compared to Oregon average of 3,058.31 per 100,000 population and United States average of 2,912.43 per 100,000 population.

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#7 Warrenton

County: Clatsop

3,502

Crime per 100,000 population

+14.51%

vs. Oregon average

+20.24%

vs. US average 🇺🇸

Chart of total crime rate in Warrenton from 2012 to 2022

Warrenton is an area in Clatsop, Oregon with population of 6,123. The total crime rate in Warrenton is based on the nearest law agency agency, Astoria Police Department (OR0040100). Warrenton total crime rate is 3,502 per 100,000 population, compared to Oregon average of 3,058.31 per 100,000 population and United States average of 2,912.43 per 100,000 population.

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#6 Astoria

County: Clatsop

3,502

Crime per 100,000 population

+14.51%

vs. Oregon average

+20.24%

vs. US average 🇺🇸

Chart of total crime rate in Astoria from 2012 to 2022

Astoria is an area in Clatsop, Oregon with population of 10,166. The total crime rate in Astoria is based on the nearest law agency agency, Astoria Police Department (OR0040100). Astoria total crime rate is 3,502 per 100,000 population, compared to Oregon average of 3,058.31 per 100,000 population and United States average of 2,912.43 per 100,000 population.

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#5 Stayton

County: Marion

3,506

Crime per 100,000 population

+14.65%

vs. Oregon average

+20.39%

vs. US average 🇺🇸

Chart of total crime rate in Stayton from 2012 to 2022

Stayton is an area in Marion, Oregon with population of 8,199. The total crime rate in Stayton is based on the nearest law agency agency, Stayton Police Department (OR0240400). Stayton total crime rate is 3,506 per 100,000 population, compared to Oregon average of 3,058.31 per 100,000 population and United States average of 2,912.43 per 100,000 population.

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#4 Cottage Grove

County: Lane

3,545

Crime per 100,000 population

+15.93%

vs. Oregon average

+21.74%

vs. US average 🇺🇸

Chart of total crime rate in Cottage Grove from 2012 to 2022

Cottage Grove is an area in Lane, Oregon with population of 10,569. The total crime rate in Cottage Grove is based on the nearest law agency agency, Cottage Grove Police Department (OR0200100). Cottage Grove total crime rate is 3,545 per 100,000 population, compared to Oregon average of 3,058.31 per 100,000 population and United States average of 2,912.43 per 100,000 population.

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#3 Ontario

County: Malheur

4,078

Crime per 100,000 population

+33.37%

vs. Oregon average

+40.05%

vs. US average 🇺🇸

Chart of total crime rate in Ontario from 2012 to 2022

Ontario is an area in Malheur, Oregon with population of 11,465. The total crime rate in Ontario is based on the nearest law agency agency, Ontario Police Department (OR0230200). Ontario total crime rate is 4,078 per 100,000 population, compared to Oregon average of 3,058.31 per 100,000 population and United States average of 2,912.43 per 100,000 population.

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#2 Sweet Home

County: Linn

4,111

Crime per 100,000 population

+34.44%

vs. Oregon average

+41.17%

vs. US average 🇺🇸

Chart of total crime rate in Sweet Home from 2012 to 2022

Sweet Home is an area in Linn, Oregon with population of 9,716. The total crime rate in Sweet Home is based on the nearest law agency agency, Sweet Home Police Department (OR0220400). Sweet Home total crime rate is 4,111 per 100,000 population, compared to Oregon average of 3,058.31 per 100,000 population and United States average of 2,912.43 per 100,000 population.

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#1 Medford

County: Jackson

4,955

Crime per 100,000 population

+62.04%

vs. Oregon average

+70.16%

vs. US average 🇺🇸

Chart of total crime rate in Medford from 2012 to 2022

Medford is an area in Jackson, Oregon with population of 178,457. The total crime rate in Medford is based on the nearest law agency agency, Medford Police Department (OR0150400). Medford total crime rate is 4,955 per 100,000 population, compared to Oregon average of 3,058.31 per 100,000 population and United States average of 2,912.43 per 100,000 population.

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