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Forest Grove, OR Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Forest Grove Police Department serves the city of Forest Grove, OR in Washington County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 1,080 violent crimes and 2,285 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 66.5 per 100k residents, which is 37.4% below the national average. Property crime averages 177.3 per 100k, 8.4% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 10 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 Rate66.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,080 (2019-2023)

Rape

Grade C
Annual Rate3.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents80 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade C
Annual Rate25.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents293 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade C
Annual Rate177.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,285 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade A
Annual Rate11.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents295 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade D
Annual Rate147.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,743 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade B
Annual Rate14.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents220 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime66.5A1080106.2-37.4%
Property Crime177.3C2285163.6+8.4%
Rape3.7C803.5+4.3%
Aggravated Assault25.9C29322.3+16.2%
Burglary11.1A29524.0-53.9%
Larceny147.8D1743116.4+27.0%
Motor Vehicle Theft14.8B22022.2-33.3%

Crime Trends

Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation

Total reported hate crimes: 10 (2019-2023)

Targeted Group Incidents
Anti-Gay (Male) 2
Anti-Transgender 1
Anti-Hispanic or Latino 1
Anti-Multiple Races, Group 1
Anti-Other Race/Ethnicity/Ancestry 4
Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) 1

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Beaverton 0 miles
A 44.4
D 203.4
Violent: 33.2% lower
Property: 14.7% higher
Sherwood 0 miles
A 5.0
D 201.6
Violent: 92.4% lower
Property: 13.7% higher
Cornelius 0 miles
C 97.8
C 176.1
Violent: 47.1% higher
Property: 0.7% lower
North Plains 0 miles
N/A 0.0
A 59.3
Violent: N/A
Property: 66.6% lower
Banks 0 miles
A 55.5
N/A 0.0
Violent: 16.6% lower
Property: N/A