Safest Cities in Oregon

Top 100 cities ranked by safest cities

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Safest Cities — Oregon

1 Junction City 17.5 per 1K

2 Veneta 17.5 per 1K

3 Philomath 21.9 per 1K

4 King City 24.6 per 1K

5 Newberg 31.5 per 1K

6 Lake Oswego 60.2 per 1K

7 Sherwood 60.4 per 1K

8 Seaside 66.9 per 1K

9 West Linn 70.5 per 1K

10 Brookings 94.0 per 1K

11 Molalla 96.5 per 1K

12 Wilsonville 103.4 per 1K

13 La Grande 105.3 per 1K

14 Umatilla 111.1 per 1K

15 Albany 127.3 per 1K

16 Corvallis 129.6 per 1K

17 Cottage Grove 132.4 per 1K

18 Creswell 132.4 per 1K

19 Aloha 134.5 per 1K

20 Bethany 134.5 per 1K

21 Cedar Mill 134.5 per 1K

22 Oak Hills 134.5 per 1K

23 Cedar Hills 134.5 per 1K

24 West Haven-Sylvan 134.5 per 1K

25 West Slope 134.5 per 1K

26 Raleigh Hills 134.5 per 1K

27 Marlene Village 134.5 per 1K

28 Ashland 135.4 per 1K

29 Talent 136.3 per 1K

30 Deschutes River Woods 138.3 per 1K

31 Bull Mountain 138.9 per 1K

32 Monmouth 141.1 per 1K

33 Scappoose 144.9 per 1K

34 Silverton 147.7 per 1K

35 Garden Home-Whitford 149.0 per 1K

36 Keizer 152.1 per 1K

37 Bend 153.1 per 1K

38 North Bend 163.7 per 1K

39 Hood River 165.1 per 1K

40 Central Point 165.3 per 1K

41 Lebanon 167.6 per 1K

42 Eagle Point 167.9 per 1K

43 Troutdale 174.6 per 1K

44 Sandy 174.6 per 1K

45 Mount Hood Villages 174.6 per 1K

46 Hayesville 174.8 per 1K

47 Sheridan 175.1 per 1K

48 The Dalles 177.8 per 1K

49 Canby 178.2 per 1K

50 Winston 181.3 per 1K

51 Independence 183.3 per 1K

52 Florence 185.1 per 1K

53 Rockcreek 188.6 per 1K

54 Stayton 192.4 per 1K

55 Gladstone 194.5 per 1K

56 McMinnville 197.5 per 1K

57 Milton-Freewater 198.6 per 1K

58 Forest Grove 207.5 per 1K

59 Tigard 214.0 per 1K

60 Beaverton 216.7 per 1K

61 Redmond 225.0 per 1K

62 Baker City 225.6 per 1K

63 Tualatin 226.7 per 1K

64 Green 241.1 per 1K

65 Hillsboro 247.9 per 1K

66 Milwaukie 248.0 per 1K

67 Oak Grove 248.0 per 1K

68 Sweet Home 264.3 per 1K

69 Hermiston 264.3 per 1K

70 Cornelius 272.9 per 1K

71 Dallas 282.6 per 1K

72 Oregon City 283.7 per 1K

73 St. Helens 295.0 per 1K

74 Sutherlin 295.0 per 1K

75 White City 298.3 per 1K

76 Madras 298.8 per 1K

77 Springfield 299.5 per 1K

78 Tillamook 303.8 per 1K

79 Four Corners 311.7 per 1K

80 Grants Pass 314.5 per 1K

81 Pendleton 321.5 per 1K

82 Altamont 324.1 per 1K

83 Roseburg 332.7 per 1K

84 Woodburn 341.7 per 1K

85 Newport 343.5 per 1K

86 Prineville 362.6 per 1K

87 Warrenton 363.8 per 1K

88 Salem 381.0 per 1K

89 Eugene 389.8 per 1K

90 Oatfield 399.1 per 1K

91 Jennings Lodge 399.1 per 1K

92 Gresham 442.7 per 1K

93 Lincoln City 458.6 per 1K

94 Coos Bay 461.4 per 1K

95 Klamath Falls 467.8 per 1K

96 Happy Valley 497.8 per 1K

97 Damascus 497.8 per 1K

98 Medford 501.6 per 1K

99 Portland 544.6 per 1K

100 Ontario 742.5 per 1K

The safest cities in Oregon have the lowest violent crime rates, making them attractive to families and individuals seeking secure communities. Junction City leads with just 17.5 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. Junction City has just 17.5 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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