Astoria, OR Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Astoria Police Department serves the city of Astoria, OR in Clatsop County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 1,509 violent crimes and 1,637 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 68.8 per 100k residents, which is 35.2% below the national average. Property crime averages 137.6 per 100k, 15.9% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Aggravated Assault had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 4 hate crime incidents, with motivations including race, religion, and sexual orientation. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.

Violent Crimes

Violent Crime

Grade A
Annual Rate68.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,509 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade B
Annual Rate19.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents192 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade B
Annual Rate137.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,637 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade B
Annual Rate19.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents284 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade B
Annual Rate98.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,204 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade B
Annual Rate19.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents123 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime68.8A1509106.2-35.2%
Property Crime137.6B1637163.6-15.9%
Aggravated Assault19.7B19222.3-11.7%
Burglary19.7B28424.0-18.2%
Larceny98.3B1204116.4-15.5%
Motor Vehicle Theft19.7B12322.2-11.3%

Crime Trends

Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation

Total reported hate crimes: 4 (2019-2023)

Targeted Group Incidents
Anti-Gay (Male) 2
Anti-Lesbian (Female) 1
Anti-Multiple Races, Group 1

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Gearhart 13 miles
N/A 0.0
A 52.6
Violent: N/A
Property: 61.8% lower
Warrenton 13 miles
C 125.1
F 516.0
Violent: 81.8% higher
Property: 275.0% higher
Cannon Beach 13 miles
A 65.3
F 326.6
Violent: 5.1% lower
Property: 137.4% higher
Seaside 15 miles
B 82.5
F 467.4
Violent: 19.9% higher
Property: 239.7% higher
Vernonia 37 miles
B 82.1
A 82.1
Violent: 19.3% higher
Property: 40.3% lower