The town of Depoe Bay, OR has a lower crime rate than the national average, with a violent crime rate of 10.3 compared to the US average of 22.7. However, property crime is slightly higher at 27.5, compared to the national average of 35.4. While this coastal community may seem idyllic and peaceful on the surface, it is not immune to crime. As a popular tourist destination, Depoe Bay may attract opportunistic criminals looking to take advantage of unsuspecting visitors. Additionally, with a population of just over 1,400 residents, small-town dynamics and personal disputes may also contribute to the crime rate. Overall, while Depoe Bay may be considered a safe town, residents and visitors should still take precautions to protect themselves and their belongings.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Depoe Bay violent crime is 10.3. (The US average is 22.7)
Depoe Bay property crime is 27.5. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Depoe Bay, Oregon does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Lincoln City, Oregon. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Lincoln City, Oregon. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.