Jefferson, OR County has been facing a concerning increase in violent and property crime rates. According to recent data, the county's violent crime rate stands at 18.4, which is slightly lower than the US average of 22.7. However, the property crime rate in Jefferson, OR County is significantly higher at 48.7, compared to the US average of 35.4. This indicates that while the county may have a lower rate of violent crime, it is still struggling with a high number of property crimes. This can be attributed to various factors such as economic struggles, drug-related issues, and a lack of resources for law enforcement. The community and local authorities are working together to address these issues and create a safer environment for all residents.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Jefferson County violent crime is 18.4. (The US average is 22.7)
Jefferson County property crime is 48.7. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Jefferson, Oregon does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Redmond, Oregon. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Redmond, Oregon. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.