Multnomah County, OR Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Multnomah County in OR is served by 1 law enforcement agency. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 5,233 violent crimes and 16,584 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 86.2 per 100k residents, which is -18.8% below the national average. Property crime averages 246.8 per 100k, +50.8% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Homicide 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 BAnnual Rate86.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents5,233 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade FAnnual Rate2.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents46 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade BAnnual Rate2.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents348 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade FAnnual Rate13.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents568 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade CAnnual Rate20.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents1,505 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade DAnnual Rate246.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents16,584 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade DAnnual Rate29.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents2,251 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade DAnnual Rate147.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents8,980 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade FAnnual Rate69.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents5,209 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 86.2 | B | 5233 | 106.2 | -18.8% |
| Property Crime | 246.8 | D | 16584 | 163.6 | +50.8% |
| Homicide | 2.7 | F | 46 | 0.5 | +410.5% |
| Rape | 2.7 | B | 348 | 3.5 | -23.1% |
| Robbery | 13.6 | F | 568 | 5.8 | +133.9% |
| Aggravated Assault | 20.9 | C | 1505 | 22.3 | -6.2% |
| Burglary | 29.9 | D | 2251 | 24.0 | +24.6% |
| Larceny | 147.9 | D | 8980 | 116.4 | +27.1% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 69.0 | F | 5209 | 22.2 | +210.9% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Gresham Police Department
Gresham, OR