The year 2022 was notable for crime trends in Oregon, with various changes observed compared to the national averages. Here's an analysis of the current crime statistics.
Oregon had 14,520 incidents of violent crime in 2022, translating to 342.4 per 100,000 people. In comparison, the national rate stood at 380.3 per 100,000, indicating Oregon's lower than average violent crime rate.
From 2021 to 2022, violent crime in Oregon fell by 0.0%, which is lower than the national 1.2% drop.
In 2022, Oregon recorded 192 murders, equating to a rate of 4.5 per 100,000 inhabitants. The nationwide murder rate was 6.3 per 100,000, showing that Oregon has a lower murder rate compared to the country overall.
Oregon had 124,459 property crimes in 2022, which amounts to a rate of 2935.3 per 100,000 residents. The national property crime rate was 1952.8 per 100,000, indicating that Oregon has a higher property crime rate compared to the national average.
The period from 2021 to 2022 saw Oregon's property crime rate rise by 8.7%, compared to the national change of 7.1% increase.
In 2022, Oregon had 23,386 car thefts, marking a 16.3% increase from the previous year. Across the nation, car thefts rose by 10.9%, showing that Oregon's auto theft trend is higher than the national change.
The data includes a "Crime Score" for Oregon, which was 51 in 2022, down from 53 in 2021. While we don't have a national comparison for this score, the decrease suggests an overall improvement in the state's crime situation.
Oregon presents a mixed picture when compared to national crime trends. The state has lower rates of violent crime and higher rates of property crime than the national average. However, it faces challenges with a property crime rate, a more significant change in car thefts compared to national trends.
Note that various factors such as changes in reporting, law enforcement tactics, and socioeconomic shifts can impact crime statistics. Hence, these figures should be interpreted within a wider context when evaluating the crime scenario in Oregon.