Is Salem, Oregon a Safe Place To Live - Crime in Salem, OR

Is Salem, Oregon safe place to live?
Is Salem, Oregon a nice place to live? Is crime rate higher in Salem? What is the crime rate in Salem city? Let's find out.

  • The overall crime rate in Salem, Oregon is 78% higher than national average.
  • The violent crime rate of Salem is 2% higher than national average.
  • While the property crime rate of Salem is 94% higher than national average.
  • You have 1 in 246 chance of being victim of violent crime.
  • You have 1 in 26 chance of being victim of property crime.
    • Crime Cases
    7396
    Violent : 698
    Property : 6698
    Total Crime
    78% NAT. AVG.
    42% STATE AVG.
    4187.2 (per 100k)
    Violent Crime
    2% NAT. AVG.
    35% STATE AVG.
    395.2 (per 100k)
    Property Crime
    94% NAT. AVG.
    43% STATE AVG.
    3792.1 (per 100k)
    Chance Of Being A Victim Of Crime In Salem
    Violent crime
    1 in 246
    Property crime
    1 in 26
    Robbery
    1 in 1161
    Burglary
    1 in 253
    Assault
    1 in 330
    Car Theft
    1 in 155
    Salem : Property Crime Ranking
    Ranking Total
    Crime    		 Property
    Crime    		 Burglary Larceny Car
    Thefts
    In Oregon 13 13 17 17 4
    In USA 424 356 808 380 104
    Salem : Violent Crime Ranking
    Ranking Violent
    Crime    		 Murder Robbery Assault Rape
    In Oregon 13 17 9 10 59
    In USA 820 322 432 760 1507

    Violent Crime


    Crime Type Count Salem
    		Oregon
    		 Country
    Per 100,000 People
    Violent Crime 698 395.2 291.88 387.8
    Murder 2 1.1 2.95 6.5
    Robbery 148 83.8 51.4 73.9
    Assault 520 294.4 200.64 279.7
    Rape 28 15.9 36.9 27.7
    Property Crime


    Crime Type Count Salem
    		 Oregon
    		 Country
    Per 100,000 People
    Property Crime 6698 3792.1 2659.01 1,958.2
    Burglary 678 383.8 339.17 314.2
    Larceny 4911 2780.4 1928.82 1,398
    Car Theft 1109 627.9 391.02 246
    Violent Crime Comparison
    Property Crime Comparison