Crime & Safety in Salem, OR

Detailed crime statistics, safety scores, and law enforcement data.

Salem has a violent crime rate of 541 per 100,000 residents, 42% above the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 400.7 per 100,000, robbery at 89.9, rape at 45.0. The murder rate is 5.1 per 100,000 (below the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 2,879 per 100,000, 47% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 1,977, burglary at 444, vehicle theft at 396 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 10 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Salem receives a safety grade of F.

Crime Rates: Salem vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent540.6/100K
42% above US avg
Murder5.1/100K
20% below US avg
Rape45.0/100K
Robbery89.9/100K
Assault400.7/100K

Property Crime

Total Property2,878.6/100K
47% above US avg
Burglary444.0/100K
Theft1,977.1/100K
Vehicle Theft395.7/100K
Arson61.8/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)10

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
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