The 10 Safest Cities In Oregon For 2024

The 10 Safest Cities In Oregon For 2024

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.

2. Talent

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.

3. West Linn

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.

4. Umatilla

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?

5. Canby

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, 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.

7. Lake Oswego

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.

8. Milwaukie

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.

9. Silverton

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.

10. Central Point

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.

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