The 10 Safest Cities In Oregon For 2024

The safest cities in Oregon are King City and Talent for 2024 using Saturday Night Science.

We just determined the safest places in Oregon to call home for the tenth time. Yep, the tenth time.

This was one of the first articles we ever wrote on this site, so it brings back some good memories.

But enough about us; you're here to learn about the safest cities in Oregon, and that's what we're going to do -- take a look at the property and violent crime rates of the biggest places to live around Oregon. And just like the total lack of sales tax in Oregon, the numbers you see here are directly from the FBI's crime data for 71 Oregon cities with a population of more than 5,000 without any unexpected changes at the cash register.

And we won't sugarcoat the results. There is no fake news or added ingredients, just organic, grass-fed data. And while other sites might think they can give you good stuff, remember that we at HomeSnacks are the hipsters of ranking cities -- doing it since before it was fantastic.

Just don't expect to see Portland on the list; while it's fantastic and weird, it's the Portland suburbs that are safe.


Table Of Contents: Top Ten | Methodology | Table

Here are the 10 safest cities to live in Oregon for 2024:

  1. King City (Homes For Sale)
  2. Talent (Homes For Sale)
  3. West Linn (Homes For Sale)
  4. Umatilla (Homes For Sale)
  5. Canby (Homes For Sale)
  6. Philomath (Homes For Sale)
  7. Lake Oswego (Homes For Sale)
  8. Milwaukie (Homes For Sale)
  9. Silverton (Homes For Sale)
  10. Central Point (Homes For Sale)
Safest Cities In Oregon Map

What's the safest place to live in Oregon? According to the most recent FBI data, King City ranks as the safest place in Oregon on a property and violent crime rate basis.

So buckle up your seat belt, look both ways, and follow along as we show you how we determined the safest cities in Oregon, and then take a detailed drive through the top ten.

For more reading on safe places to live in and around Oregon, check out:

The 10 Safest Cities In Oregon For 2024

King City, OR
Source: Public domain

Population: 5,043
Violent Crimes Per 100k: 79 (safest)
Property Crimes Per 100k: 892 (safest)
Murders: 0
Murders Per 100k: 0
More on King City: Data | Crime | Real Estate

Overall SnackAbility
7
/10

With a population of slightly over 5,000, King City in Washington County, Oregon, is ranked as the safest city in the state.

The crime per capita rates of 79/100k people for violence and 892/100k people for property crime are very low for Oregon. Originally an age-restricted planned community, King City has grown while maintaining its reputation for safety and management, contributing to its image as a secure place to call home close to Portland.

Talent, OR
Source: Wikipedia User Nandhinikutty | CC BY-SA 4.0

Population: 6,767
Violent Crimes Per 100k: 88 (fifth safest)
Property Crimes Per 100k: 930 (second safest)
Murders: 0
Murders Per 100k: 0
More on Talent: Data | Crime | Real Estate

Overall SnackAbility
8
/10

Talent, in Oregon's Jackson County, takes second place in our rankings of the safest places in Oregon. With a small population of 6,767, the town reported only 6 violent crimes and 63 property crimes.

Talent takes center stage on the safety talent show with few occurrences of rape, robbery, and aggravated assault. Its prime location between major cities along Interstate 5 and Oregon Route 99 contributes to its safe yet connected community vibe.

West Linn, OR
Source: Wikipedia User Tesint at English Wikipedia | GFDL

Population: 26,842
Violent Crimes Per 100k: 81 (third safest)
Property Crimes Per 100k: 1,072 (sixth safest)
Murders: 0
Murders Per 100k: 0
More on West Linn: Data | Crime | Real Estate

Overall SnackAbility
9.5
/10

West Linn is an affluent suburb of Portland that has a penchant for safety.

You don't have to worry about purse-snatchers in Mary S. Young Park, because West Linn has the sixth safest rate of property crime in Oregon. And the city averaged only two violent crimes per month in 2022. Be warned, though; the city ranked as the third richest in Oregon in 2019, so you'll want to be making big bucks to enjoy the safe streets of West Linn.

Umatilla, OR
Source: Wikipedia User Tedder | CC BY 3.0

Population: 7,513
Violent Crimes Per 100k: 106 (seventh safest)
Property Crimes Per 100k: 1,024 (fourth safest)
Murders: 0
Murders Per 100k: 0
More on Umatilla: Data | Crime | Real Estate

Overall SnackAbility
6
/10

Jumping up several spots this year Umatilla boasts an incredibly low property crime rate. And interestingly, it's economy isn't nearly as strong as the others on this list, but it still manages to keep crime low.

At just a tick over 7,000 people, it could be that everyone in town is friends. And you'd never steal from your friends would you?

Canby, OR
Source: Public domain

Population: 18,101
Violent Crimes Per 100k: 121 (eighth safest)
Property Crimes Per 100k: 1,160 (eighth safest)
Murders: 1
Murders Per 100k: 5
More on Canby: Data | Crime | Real Estate

Overall SnackAbility
7
/10

Canby can be one of the safest places in Oregon this year if it just puts it's mind to it. The city seems to move a spot from year to year, but managed to finish as the fifth safest overall this year. That placement is thanks to a eighth safest place finish for property crime rates.

That safety ranking also leads Canby to be a great place to live -- scoring a 9 on our SnackAbility score and in the top 15% of cities country wide.

And this isn't a psychic's report to swindle you, it's based on the cold hard data.

Philomath, OR
Source: Wikipedia User Finetooth | CC BY-SA 3.0

Population: 5,881
Violent Crimes Per 100k: 136 (12th safest)
Property Crimes Per 100k: 1,037 (fifth safest)
Murders: 0
Murders Per 100k: 0
More on Philomath: Data | Crime | Real Estate

Overall SnackAbility
9
/10

Philomath, situated in Benton County, just 5 miles west of Corvallis, Oregon, is a city with a 5,881 coming to be known for its low crime rates and high safety standards. As home to the historic Philomath College, the city can do the math needed to keep its residents safe.

Philomath had 8 violent crimes, which ranks it as the 12th safest city for violent crimes in the state. Regarding property crimes, Philomath is ranked fifth safest, further solidifying its position as the sixth safest place to live in Oregon.

Lake Oswego, OR
Source: Wikipedia User Esprqii | CC BY-SA 3.0

Population: 40,044
Violent Crimes Per 100k: 79 (second safest)
Property Crimes Per 100k: 1,580 (19th safest)
Murders: 0
Murders Per 100k: 0
More on Lake Oswego: Data | Crime | Real Estate

Overall SnackAbility
10
/10

A suburb of Portland, Lake Oswego is no stranger to our lists. In addition to moving up on our ranking of the safest places to live in Oregon to number one this year, it also ranked as the best place to live in Oregon for 2018.

But there's a slight catch to living a place this awesome -- cost. It's one of the richest cities in Oregon which translates to a median income close to $90,000 and median home prices around $500,000.

Another possible reason it has the second lowest violent crime rate in the state? Clackamas County is secretly how to Kris Kringle. I dunno, just saying.

Milwaukie, OR
Source: Wikipedia User Finetooth | CC BY-SA 3.0

Population: 20,784
Violent Crimes Per 100k: 129 (tenth safest)
Property Crimes Per 100k: 1,337 (13th safest)
Murders: 0
Murders Per 100k: 0
More on Milwaukie: Data | Crime | Real Estate

Overall SnackAbility
8.5
/10

Milwaukie, in Oregon's Clackamas County, not to be confused with Milwaukee halfway across the country, ranks as the eighth safest city in Oregon for 2024. With a population of 20,784, its per capita violent crime stands at 129/100k people. It holds the tenth safest spot for least violent crime and is 13th safest for property crime across the state.

Dating back to its incorporation in 1903, Milwaukie has a million reasons to be happy about it's safety record. Its total crime rate is 1,467/100k people per capita, significantly lower than state averages, reinforcing its status as a secure place within Oregon.

Silverton, OR
Source: Wikipedia User User:Cacophony | GFDL

Population: 10,622
Violent Crimes Per 100k: 150 (17th safest)
Property Crimes Per 100k: 1,308 (12th safest)
Murders: 0
Murders Per 100k: 0
More on Silverton: Data | Crime | Real Estate

Overall SnackAbility
8.5
/10

Out in the middle of nowhere Oregon, kind of near Salem, you'll find Silverton, the ninth safest place in Oregon for 2024.

It's hard to find a place less violent or more different than Portland, considering Silverton recorded 16 violent crimes in the last reporting year -- basically, the way life should be.

On top of that, Silverton had the 12th safest lowest property crime rate in Oregon. In other words, there's a better chance of a stray disc golf disc breaking your window than a burglar. However, it's a pretty expensive place to live based on our cost of living index and home prices. So safety comes at a bit of a price.

Central Point, OR
Source: Wikipedia User NoeHill | GFDL

Population: 19,670
Violent Crimes Per 100k: 137 (14th safest)
Property Crimes Per 100k: 1,453 (16th safest)
Murders: 0
Murders Per 100k: 0
More on Central Point: Data | Crime | Real Estate

Overall SnackAbility
8.5
/10

Central Point is a town of 19,670 with some awe-inspiring crime statistics. Like having the 16th safest lowest property crime in Oregon.

You know a place is extra safe when, on average, fewer than one crime is committed each week. We wonder if the local police are bored with such meager criminal activity. You can stay out as late as you want at the family-friendly Central Point without fear of an attack or theft. That's because there were only 27 violent crimes committed here over the past year.

Lindenhurst is located in Jackson County.

Methodology: How we calculated the safest cities in Oregon for 2024

Safest Cities in Oregon Graph

While there are surveys and public polls on what cities in Oregon are the safest, we wanted to rely on something other than speculation and opinion. Instead, we looked at the hard numbers from the FBI's most recent crime report in Oregon.

Specifically, we used Saturday Night Science to analyze the FBI's Uniform Crime Report, which summarizes the number of property and violent crimes in each city annually. We used two criteria:

  • Violent crimes per capita (murders, assaults, rapes, armed robberies)
  • Property crimes per capita (thefts, burglaries, motor vehicle thefts)

For example, there were 49 crimes committed in King City, with a reported population of 5,043. That means the number of crimes per capita is 0.0097, which translates into a 1 in 102 chance of being the victim of a crime.

We only looked at Oregon cities that have populations of more than 5,000. This filter left us with 71 of the biggest cities in Oregon to rank.

We ranked each city for each criterion from 1 to 71 where 1 in any particular category is the safest.

Next, we averaged each place's two criteria to create a Safety Index. We crowned the place with the lowest overall Safety Score, "The Safest Place In Oregon," with any ties going to the bigger city.

The safest city in Oregon, based on our criteria, is King City. The most dangerous city in Oregon? Ontario, where residents had a 1 in 14 chance of being the victim of a crime.

This article has been update for 2024. This report marks our tenth time ranking the safest places to live in Oregon. All the data comes from the FBI's Crime In The USA 2022 report.

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Summary: The Safest Cities In The Beaver State

Looking at the data, you can tell that King City is as safe as they come in Oregon, according to science and data.

But as most Oregon residents would agree, almost every place here has its safe and not safe parts. So just make sure you're informed ahead of time.

The safest places in Oregon are .

Here's a look at the most dangerous cities in Oregon according to the data:

  1. Ontario
  2. Portland
  3. Coos Bay
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Where Are The 10 Safest Cities In Oregon For 2024?

Rank City Population Violent Crimes Per 100k Property Crimes Per 100k Murders Per 100k Murders
1 King City, OR 5,043 79 892 0 0
2 Talent, OR 6,767 88 930 0 0
3 West Linn, OR 26,842 81 1,072 0 0
4 Umatilla, OR 7,513 106 1,024 0 0
5 Canby, OR 18,101 121 1,160 5 1
6 Philomath, OR 5,881 136 1,037 0 0
7 Lake Oswego, OR 40,044 79 1,580 0 0
8 Milwaukie, OR 20,784 129 1,337 0 0
9 Silverton, OR 10,622 150 1,308 0 0
10 Central Point, OR 19,670 137 1,453 0 0
11 Scappoose, OR 8,102 148 1,345 0 0
12 Winston, OR 5,701 105 1,841 0 0
13 Newberg-Dundee, OR 25,503 133 1,599 0 0
14 Lebanon, OR 19,456 179 1,254 0 0
15 Independence, OR 10,368 163 1,446 0 0
16 Bend, OR 104,649 150 1,586 1 2
17 Junction City, OR 7,442 161 1,504 13 1
18 Molalla, OR 10,179 216 1,169 0 0
19 Monmouth, OR 11,123 179 1,474 0 0
20 Eagle Point, OR 10,035 159 1,634 0 0
21 Prineville, OR 11,586 250 1,208 0 0
22 Cottage Grove, OR 10,622 291 941 0 0
23 St. Helens, OR 14,356 278 1,142 0 0
24 Redmond, OR 37,472 165 2,137 0 0
25 Florence, OR 9,514 136 2,743 10 1
26 Ashland, OR 21,797 165 2,436 0 0
27 Sherwood, OR 20,102 198 2,223 0 0
28 Brookings, OR 6,880 276 1,744 14 1
29 Hood River, OR 8,396 83 3,918 0 0
30 Dallas, OR 17,622 278 1,963 0 0
31 Stayton, OR 8,162 245 2,254 0 0
32 Keizer, OR 38,958 195 2,569 2 1
33 Albany, OR 57,058 187 2,763 3 2
34 Baker City, OR 10,259 263 2,349 9 1
35 Sutherlin, OR 8,662 277 2,285 0 0
36 Gladstone, OR 11,946 200 2,846 0 0
37 North Bend, OR 10,256 126 4,104 0 0
38 Forest Grove, OR 26,016 342 1,860 3 1
39 Seaside, OR 6,938 331 1,989 0 0
40 Madras, OR 7,140 140 4,103 0 0
41 La Grande, OR 13,174 280 2,474 0 0
42 Mcminnville, OR 34,912 297 2,300 0 0
43 Corvallis, OR 60,031 206 3,659 0 0
44 Tillamook, OR 5,314 225 3,500 0 0
45 Hillsboro, OR 106,345 296 2,567 3 4
46 Oregon City, OR 37,192 365 2,215 0 0
47 Sweet Home, OR 10,055 218 3,729 0 0
48 Beaverton, OR 98,991 306 2,734 3 3
49 Cornelius, OR 14,107 432 2,105 7 1
50 Milton-Freewater, OR 7,119 421 2,163 0 0
51 Hermiston, OR 19,438 293 3,112 0 0
52 Pendleton, OR 16,780 250 3,831 0 0
53 Lincoln City, OR 10,110 375 2,443 19 2
54 Tualatin, OR 27,195 261 3,941 0 0
55 Springfield, OR 62,217 323 3,280 6 4
56 Newport, OR 10,667 374 2,934 0 0
57 Klamath Falls, OR 23,078 511 2,582 0 0
58 Tigard, OR 56,550 357 3,678 5 3
59 Warrenton, OR 6,537 290 5,813 0 0
60 Eugene, OR 175,390 377 3,414 1 3
61 Gresham, OR 111,590 434 2,945 8 10
62 The Dalles, OR 16,100 360 3,788 0 0
63 Woodburn, OR 26,117 382 3,595 0 0
64 Astoria, OR 10,448 449 3,302 0 0
65 Grants Pass, OR 39,519 369 3,955 2 1
66 Roseburg, OR 23,973 354 4,747 0 0
67 Salem, OR 179,661 482 3,621 3 7
68 Medford, OR 86,876 371 4,104 2 2
69 Coos Bay, OR 15,871 617 5,847 6 1
70 Portland, OR 630,129 751 6,324 14 94
71 Ontario, OR 11,638 842 6,006 0 0

Breaking Down Crime In The Safest And Most Dangerous Cities In Oregon

Safest Cities in Oregon Breakdown

Chris Kolmar has been in the real estate business for almost ten years now. He originally worked for Movoto Real Estate as the director of marketing before founding HomeSnacks.

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