Safest Cities in Oregon

Top 64 cities ranked by safest cities

Safest Cities - Oregon

1 West Linn 61/100K
2 Sandy 61/100K
3 Lake Oswego 78/100K
4 Florence 85/100K
5 Philomath 86/100K
6 Winston 105/100K
7 Molalla 129/100K
8 Hood River 132/100K
9 Brookings 135/100K
10 Sherwood 136/100K
11 Monmouth 150/100K
12 Lebanon 154/100K
13 North Bend 160/100K
14 Central Point 172/100K
15 Bend 174/100K
16 Sweet Home 174/100K
17 Corvallis 187/100K
18 Milwaukie 193/100K
19 Albany 198/100K
20 Eagle Point 203/100K
21 Milton-Freewater 217/100K
22 Roseburg 217/100K
23 Canby 218/100K
24 Gladstone 220/100K
25 Redmond 223/100K
26 Seaside 223/100K
27 Umatilla 228/100K
28 Tualatin 231/100K
29 Prineville 241/100K
30 McMinnville 244/100K
31 Newport 246/100K
32 Ashland 253/100K
33 La Grande 255/100K
34 Keizer 261/100K
35 Cottage Grove 273/100K
36 St. Helens 274/100K
37 Woodburn 279/100K
38 Dallas 280/100K
39 Independence 290/100K
40 Sutherlin 299/100K
41 Stayton 304/100K
42 Springfield 306/100K
43 Talent 316/100K
44 Hermiston 318/100K
45 Eugene 320/100K
46 Tigard 321/100K
47 Hillsboro 324/100K
48 Cornelius 329/100K
49 Astoria 333/100K
50 Forest Grove 341/100K
51 Beaverton 366/100K
52 Tillamook 366/100K
53 The Dalles 369/100K
54 Warrenton 384/100K
55 Grants Pass 404/100K
56 Gresham 414/100K
57 Pendleton 414/100K
58 Madras 460/100K
59 Klamath Falls 484/100K
60 Medford 501/100K
61 Ontario 529/100K
62 Salem 541/100K
63 Coos Bay 627/100K
64 Portland 732/100K

The safest cities in Oregon have the lowest violent crime rates, making them attractive to families and individuals seeking secure communities. West Linn leads with just 60.7 violent crimes per 1,000 residents.

Low crime rates are associated with multiple factors including strong community bonds, well-funded police departments, economic stability, and high levels of education and employment. These cities often have active neighborhood watch programs and community policing initiatives.

Safety is consistently ranked as one of the top priorities for families choosing where to live. The cities on this list demonstrate that low crime and high quality of life often go hand in hand with strong economic conditions and community engagement.

Did You Know?

  • 1. West Linn has just 60.7 violent crimes per 1,000 residents - well below the national average of about 4.0.
  • 2. The safest cities tend to have strong economies, high education levels, and active community engagement programs.
  • 3. Property crime rates in these cities are typically low as well, with most ranking below the national average across all crime categories.

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