Polk County, OR Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Polk County in OR is served by 3 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 1,790 violent crimes and 3,347 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 69.0 per 100k residents, which is -35.0% below the national average. Property crime averages 77.3 per 100k, -52.7% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Motor Vehicle Theft 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 Rate69.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,790 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate3.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents23 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate8.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents299 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate77.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents3,347 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate5.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents300 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate69.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,778 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate2.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents232 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 69.0 | B | 1790 | 106.2 | -35.0% |
| Property Crime | 77.3 | A | 3347 | 163.6 | -52.7% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 3 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 51 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 3.8 | A | 23 | 5.8 | -35.5% |
| Aggravated Assault | 8.3 | A | 299 | 22.3 | -62.7% |
| Burglary | 5.1 | A | 300 | 24.0 | -78.8% |
| Larceny | 69.3 | A | 2778 | 116.4 | -40.4% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 2.9 | A | 232 | 22.2 | -86.7% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Dallas Police Department
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Independence Police Department
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Monmouth Police Department
Monmouth, OR