Malheur County, located in Oregon, has a lower rate of violent crime compared to the national average, with a rate of 17.3 compared to the US average of 22.7. However, the county has a higher rate of property crime, with a rate of 56.3 compared to the US average of 35.4. This could be due to its rural location and sparse population, making it easier for criminals to target homes and businesses. The county's law enforcement may also face challenges in patrolling such a large area. While the overall crime rate may be lower than the national average, Malheur County still faces its share of criminal activity, highlighting the need for continued efforts to keep the community safe.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Malheur County violent crime is 17.3. (The US average is 22.7)
Malheur County property crime is 56.3. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Malheur, Oregon does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Ontario, Oregon. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Ontario, Oregon. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.