Benton County, OR Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Benton County in OR is served by 2 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 2,998 violent crimes and 10,302 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 50.5 per 100k residents, which is -52.4% below the national average. Property crime averages 160.5 per 100k, -1.9% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape had the lowest rate. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate50.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,998 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate0.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents128 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate1.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents147 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate10.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents320 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate160.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents10,302 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade BAnnual Rate19.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents1,213 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate127.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents8,458 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate13.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents506 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 50.5 | A | 2998 | 106.2 | -52.4% |
| Property Crime | 160.5 | C | 10302 | 163.6 | -1.9% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 2 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.8 | A | 128 | 3.5 | -77.0% |
| Robbery | 1.6 | A | 147 | 5.8 | -72.1% |
| Aggravated Assault | 10.1 | A | 320 | 22.3 | -54.8% |
| Burglary | 19.0 | B | 1213 | 24.0 | -20.8% |
| Larceny | 127.3 | C | 8458 | 116.4 | +9.4% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 13.3 | A | 506 | 22.2 | -39.9% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Corvallis Police Department
Corvallis, OR
Philomath Police Department
Philomath, OR