Union County, OR Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Union County in OR is served by 4 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 873 violent crimes and 2,479 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 49.6 per 100k residents, which is 53.3% below the national average. Property crime averages 164.3 per 100k, 0.4% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Aggravated Assault 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 Rate49.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents873 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate7.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents49 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate3.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents172 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate164.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,479 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade CAnnual Rate26.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents464 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate118.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,761 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade BAnnual Rate19.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents217 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 49.6 | A | 873 | 106.2 | -53.3% |
| Property Crime | 164.3 | C | 2479 | 163.6 | +0.4% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 6 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 7.6 | F | 49 | 3.5 | +114.9% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 14 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 3.9 | A | 172 | 22.3 | -82.7% |
| Burglary | 26.6 | C | 464 | 24.0 | +10.9% |
| Larceny | 118.4 | C | 1761 | 116.4 | +1.8% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 19.2 | B | 217 | 22.2 | -13.2% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Union County Sheriff's Office
La Grande Police Department
La Grande, OR