The city of Salem, located in the metropolitan area of Oregon, has experienced a significant decrease in violent crime over the years. According to recent statistics, the violent crime rate in Salem is 17.6, well below the national average of 22.7. This positive trend can be attributed to the diligent efforts of law enforcement and community members working together to create a safe and secure environment. However, property crime in Salem remains a concern, with a rate of 44.3 compared to the national average of 35.4. This highlights the need for continued efforts to address and prevent property crime in the city. Despite this challenge, the overall crime rate in Salem is lower than the national average, making it a relatively safe place to live and work.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Salem Metro Area violent crime is 17.6. (The US average is 22.7)
Salem Metro Area property crime is 44.3. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Salem, Oregon does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Salem, Oregon. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Salem, Oregon. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.