Albany, OR Crime


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Albany, Oregon has a relatively low crime rate compared to the national average. According to recent data, the violent crime rate in Albany is 9.7, while the average for the entire United States is 22.7. Additionally, the property crime rate in Albany is 46, slightly higher than the national average of 35.4. This means that while Albany may not be entirely free of crime, it is still considered a relatively safe city to live in. However, any crime is still a cause for concern, and it is important for the community to continue working towards reducing these rates even further. With a strong sense of community and proactive efforts towards crime prevention, Albany can continue to maintain its reputation as a safe and welcoming city.

Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)

Albany violent crime is 9.7. (The US average is 22.7)
Albany property crime is 46.0. (The US average is 35.4)

NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.
 Violent Crimes  - Murder  Rape  Robbery  Assault
 Property Crimes  - Burglary  Larceny  Auto Theft
Albany, OR Crime History
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Year Violent Murder Rape Robbery Assault Property Burglary Larceny Auto
2000220032.552.51356724.3717.45576.9430
2001207.42.414.582108.58163.1981.56653.5528.1
2002173.6023.88861.86445.2684.95303.6456.6
2003180.6023.479.777.49482.71214.77452816
2004179.22.318.491.966.68670.61043.36926.3700.9
2005141.701849.574.27004.7758.15502.1744.6
200687.92.22.254.928.65940.9652.34814.2474.4
20071172.112.870.231.94757.5495.83972.4289.4
2008135.2022.960.3523750.4326.63186.7237.1
2009141020.471.5493801.1316.83329155.3
2010176.3024.653.398.42638.5418.22097.3123
201186.8233.517.833.52838.7516.82136.4185.4
201286.1019.64521.53092.9438.52470.4184
2013015.552.39.73909.4487.93146.5275
201480.93.919.350.17.73228387.42617.1223.6
201578.33.819.130.524.83294.3330.22761.8202.3
201681.8022.840192877.6277.92390.4209.3
2017104.3014.937.252.12618.2294.22117.3206.7
2019127.31.818.229.178.22667.6232.82258.5176.4

   Crime in Nearby Cities
City Violent
per 100k
Property
per 100k
Pop. Miles Data
Year
Adair Village, OR0.0471.184972012
Corvallis, OR160.73,137.255,218102018
Lebanon, OR167.62,149.815,665112019
Philomath, OR208.91,169.84,558142018
Independence, OR183.31,398.79,854172019
   Crime in Similar Size Cities
City Violent
per 100k
Property
per 100k
Pop. Miles Data
Year
Corvallis, OR160.73,137.255,218102018
Springfield, OR299.53,118.062,318402019
Tigard, OR213.92,535.051,885572019
Beaverton, OR216.71,985.4100,130602019
Medford, OR486.75,390.176,9491592018

   Visualize the relationship between violent and property crime in similar size cities.

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Over 1 years ago

I only lived in Albany 1 year. But I found the weather to be quite Mild. The Housing more affordable than Corvallis. I was shocked to find that nearby Corvallis gets  More

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I've been living in Albany about 4.5 years. Moved up from Southern California to escape high home prices and the cost of living and clogged freeways. Now it's not sunny  More

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Over 3 years ago

Ten months and ongoing in Albany, from the SF Bay Area. Much less crime here, much quieter here, more courteous and sane drivers here by far. We have been able to  More

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