Bend, OR Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Bend Police Department serves the city of Bend, OR in Deschutes County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 3,538 violent crimes and 9,057 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 68.5 per 100k residents, which is 35.5% below the national average. Property crime averages 115.1 per 100k, 29.6% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 67 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 Rate68.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents3,538 (2019-2023)

Homicide

Grade F

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Rape

Grade A
Annual Rate0.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents157 (2019-2023)

Robbery

Grade A
Annual Rate2.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents146 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade A
Annual Rate13.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents578 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade B
Annual Rate115.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents9,057 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade A
Annual Rate6.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents812 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade B
Annual Rate96.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents7,410 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade A
Annual Rate11.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents711 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime68.5A3538106.2-35.5%
Property Crime115.1B9057163.6-29.6%
Homicide0.9F80.5+78.3%
Rape0.9A1573.5-73.1%
Robbery2.9A1465.8-51.0%
Aggravated Assault13.3A57822.3-40.2%
Burglary6.7A81224.0-72.3%
Larceny96.1B7410116.4-17.4%
Motor Vehicle Theft11.4A71122.2-48.5%

Crime Trends

Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation

Total reported hate crimes: 67 (2019-2023)

Targeted Group Incidents
Anti-Asian 1
Anti-White 1
Anti-Jewish 11
Anti-Catholic 2
Anti-Protestant 1
Anti-Other Religion 2
Anti-Mental Disability 1
Anti-Hispanic or Latino 2
Anti-Multiple Races, Group 6
Anti-Black or African American 26
Anti-Multiple Religions, Group 1
Anti-Other Race/Ethnicity/Ancestry 3
Anti-American Indian or Alaska Native 1
Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) 9

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Redmond 11 miles
B 89.9
C 187.8
Violent: 31.3% higher
Property: 63.1% higher
Black Butte 11 miles
A -1.0
A -1.0
Violent: 101.5% lower
Property: 100.9% lower
Sunriver 11 miles
B 72.0
A 72.0
Violent: 5.2% higher
Property: 37.4% lower
Prineville 30 miles
D 160.8
A 67.7
Violent: 134.7% higher
Property: 41.2% lower
Madras 41 miles
C 102.3
F 268.4
Violent: 49.3% higher
Property: 133.2% higher