Zip 97302 (Salem, OR) Crime

The violent crime rate in 97302 Salem, OR is 30.7, significantly higher than the US average of 22.7. Similarly, the property crime rate in 97302 Salem, OR is 42.5, also higher than the US average of 35.4. This suggests that 97302 Salem, OR has a higher level of criminal activity than other parts of the United States. It is important to remain vigilant and take safety precautions when living or visiting this area.

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

Salem (zip 97302) violent crime is 30.7. (The US average is 22.7)

Salem (zip 97302) property crime is 42.5. (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 Keizer, Oregon. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Keizer, Oregon. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.

Violent Crimes - Murder Rape Robbery Assault
Property Crimes - Burglary Larceny Auto Theft

Salem, OR Crime History

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Year	Violent	Murder	Rape	Robbery	Assault	Property	Burglary	Larceny	Auto
2000	251.9	3.7	55.3	132.3	60.6	7211.2	941.2	5703.3	566.7
2001	239.6	2.9	58.3	115.1	63.3	7761.3	1003.7	6126.6	631
2002	244.1	4.3	56.1	110.7	73.1	8546.7	1004	6582.7	960
2003	360.7	3.5	52.6	126.3	178.2	8114.3	1105.3	5906.6	1102.4
2004	516.2	2.8	42.3	97.7	373.5	6887.5	970.1	5141.4	776.1
2005	477	2	35.8	90.5	348.6	6083.4	790.5	4561.9	731
2006	457	6	48.9	85.3	316.8	5468	709.7	4208.6	549.6
2007	377.4	1.9	37.5	85.4	252.5	4813.4	592.3	3643.7	577.4
2008	371.8	5.9	37.7	88.4	239.9	4662.9	711.2	3528.5	423.2
2009	370.8	3.2	45.7	77.9	244	3999.9	622.5	2972.4	404.9
2010	310	0.6	30.8	75.7	202.8	3886.5	557.1	3055.4	274
2011	332.1	1.9	20.5	76.1	233.6	3813.6	570.1	2969.6	273.9
2012	358.4	4.4	25.4	87.7	240.9	4277.6	662.8	3150.9	463.9
2013	328.6	4.4	29.7	87.2	207.3	4286.1	621.2	3250.2	414.6
2014	311.7	1.2	27.2	63.6	219.7	4339.4	511	3432.7	395.6
2015	328.8	3.1	26.9	77.8	221	4082.2	449.4	3197.4	435.3
2016	320.1	4.2	22.8	76.9	216.2	4000.4	544.7	3071.3	384.4
2017	378	3.5	25.9	98.5	250.1	4243.2	529	3206.4	507.8
2018	418	2.9	32.6	102.9	279.6	4168.1	543	3103.1	522
2019	381	0	19.9	86.4	274.6	3689.2	386.7	2823.7	478.8

Crime in Nearby Cities

City	Violent per 100k	Property per 100k	Pop.	Miles	Data Year
Salem, OR	381.0	3,689.2	153,831	2	2019
Turner, OR	93.9	985.5	1,896	6	2018
Keizer, OR	152.1	1,615.6	39,397	7	2019
Independence, OR	183.3	1,398.7	9,854	8	2019
Monmouth, OR	141.1	1,204.1	10,630	10	2019
Aumsville, OR	143.3	1,266.1	3,738	10	2018

Crime in Similar Size Cities

City	Violent per 100k	Property per 100k	Pop.	Miles	Data Year
Keizer, OR	152.1	1,615.6	39,397	7	2019
Independence, OR	183.3	1,398.7	9,854	8	2019
Monmouth, OR	141.1	1,204.1	10,630	10	2019
Dallas, OR	282.6	1,919.6	14,803	13	2019
Silverton, OR	147.7	2,114.3	10,831	15	2019
Woodburn, OR	341.7	3,485.5	24,336	19	2019

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Andrew · Salem, OR

Great Neighborhood

Over 17 years ago

We've enjoyed living here for the past 2.5 years. Most neighbors are friendly and wonderful, plenty of kids of all ages, no troublemakers among them. The schools are More

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