The 10 Most Dangerous Cities In Oregon For 2023

The 10 Most Dangerous Places To Live In Oregon For 2023

Located along Snake River on the border of Idaho, Ontario ranks as the most dangerous city in Oregon.

Ontario saw a increase in violent crime and a increase in property crime for last couple of years, which explains why it moved several spots on the list for 2023.

Ontario residents had a 1 in 152 chance of being the victim of a violent crime and a 1 in 17 chance of having their stuff stolen or vandalized over 2021.

Included in those numbers is the tenth highest murder rate, 28th highest rate of rape cases, and tenth highest rate of burglaries in Oregon.

We all know Portland has a lot of avant-garde hipsters and various disciples of American counter-culture, but the biggest city in Oregon also has the second worst crime numbers in the state.

With all the gardens and parks around, you might think Portland’s a peaceful place, but anyone who watches the news knows otherwise.

Portland is the third most violent place in Oregon, with about ten violent crimes going down each day, on average. Property crime isn’t much better, considering the 9,007 stolen cars and 4,430 burglaries recorded in 2021.

All of which is definitely not cool.

Another coastal city, Coos Bay also saw a spike in crime over the past year. The city ranked as the sixth highest worst in both violent and property crime rates, with some alarming numbers in each category.

Like having the 26th highest rate of rape cases in Oregon by a pretty significant margin. And recording a burglary about every other day, on average, which is enough for the highest burglary rate statewide as well.

At least residents can find a bit of sanctuary at Shore Acres State Park — just bring a friend if you think you’ll be out after dark.

Located about an hour south of Eugene, Roseburg ranks as Oregon’s fourth most dangerous place to call home. Despite Roseburg’s #4 position on this list, it actually has the third highest overall crime rate in Oregon.

How’s that happen? Well, when property crime is such that 1 in 19 residents is the victim of a theft or vandalization over the course of a year, it inflates your overall crime numbers.

And it’s not like it’s just a few picked pockets and broken windows going down in Roseburg either. The city also reported the eighth highest rate of rape cases in Oregon.

Geographically speaking, Lincoln City is a nice spot. Built along the Pacific coast in the northern half of the state, a traveler can enjoy beaches and beautiful vistas. Just stay vigilant as you check out the ocean. The town also represents the number 5 most dangerous spot in Oregon — and not from people getting swept away by the tide. Rather, the locals themselves represent the biggest risk.

Lincoln City has a serious issue with violence. In a town with 9,391 residents, the area reported 60 assaults and 7 rapes over the course of a year.

Turns out that Oregon’s capital city is also the sixth most dangerous place in the state.

Salem might be one place where wearing a wallet chain is actually a good idea, seeing as there were 4,643 larcenies in 2021. And while violent crime has been decreasing in Salem, property crime went up from last year.

Still, watch your back in any poorly lit areas of Salem’s parks of night — it’s still the seventh most violent place in Oregon, after all.

We’re taking our first trip down to south-central Oregon to reach its seventh most dangerous city, Klamath Falls.

Klamath Falls had the 17th highest burglary rate in Oregon for 2021. At least nobody has tried to pull a heist on the Klamath County Museum yet.

Violent crime is the bigger problem in Klamath Falls, though. Residents had a 1 in 135 chance of being attacked over the year. That includes the 11th highest murder rate and tenth highest rate of rape cases in Oregon.

Eugene has the highest number of homeless people per capita in America, so it’s not exactly shocking that the city has to deal with high crime rates as well.

It’s just good protocol to keep a close eye on your stuff when you’re walking along the Willamette River Trail, or you might join the 6,478 victims of property crime Eugene had in 2021.

Additionally, Eugene averaged one aggravated assault each day, so if you’re not trying to get some free boxing lessons, do your best to avoid rowdy pugilists here.

Newport, located in Lincoln County, ranks as the ninth most dangerous place to live in the state for 2023. While Newport does not have a high murder rate, with zero reported murders in 2021, it does have concerning levels of other violent crimes, including rapes and aggravated assaults. Additionally, 364 property crimes were reported in Newport during the same year.

Newport has the potential to improve its safety situation. By addressing the root causes of crime and implementing effective policing strategies, Newport can work towards creating a safer environment for its residents. Furthermore, Newport’s location on the Oregon coast offers opportunities for tourism and economic growth, which can enhance safety measures and foster a thriving community.

Welcome to Astoria, Oregon’s hub of violent crime. A port city located just east of Warrenton, Astoria recorded the fifth highest violent crime rate in Oregon for data year 2021.

Residents had a 1 in 165 shot of being the victim of a violent attack. So look out for criminals when you’re moseying down the Astoria Riverwalk, or you could join that unfortunate group.

Astoria also had the highest rate of rape cases and third highest burglary rate statewide — not statistics you want to be associated with your city.

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