Washington vs Oregon: Crime Rate Comparison (2024)
Side-by-side crime comparison between Washington and Oregon using FBI data.
Key Insights
- →Washington has a lower violent crime rate (326.1) than Oregon (331.0) per 100K
- →Washington population: 7,958,180 | Oregon: 4,272,371
- →Homicide rate: Washington 3.8 vs Oregon 3.7 per 100K
- →Property crime: Washington 2466.5 vs Oregon 2388.0 per 100K
Crime Rate Comparison
| Metric | Washington | Oregon | Safer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,958,180 | 4,272,371 | — |
| Violent Crime Rate | 326.1 | 331.0 | ✓ Washington |
| Homicide Rate | 3.8 | 3.7 | ✓ Oregon |
| Property Crime Rate | 2466.5 | 2388.0 | ✓ Oregon |
| Total Violent Crimes | 25,950 | 14,143 | — |
| Total Property Crimes | 196,288 | 102,026 | — |
| Violent Crime Change | -9.2% | -0.3% | ✓ Washington |
Historical Violent Crime Trend
| Year | Washington Rate | Oregon Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 286.4 | 265.4 |
| 2016 | 303.5 | 268.8 |
| 2017 | 302.8 | 280.4 |
| 2018 | 315.3 | 290.4 |
| 2019 | 303.3 | 293.7 |
| 2020 | 293.7 | 291.9 |
| 2021 | 335.7 | 341.3 |
| 2022 | 378.9 | 349.4 |
| 2023 | 359.3 | 332.0 |
| 2024 | 326.1 | 331.0 |
Verdict: Which State Is Safer?
Based on 2024 FBI data, **Washington** has a lower violent crime rate at 326.1 per 100,000 compared to Oregon's 331.0. Oregon has lower property crime. However, crime varies enormously within each state — some cities in the "safer" state may be more dangerous than most cities in the other.