Hermiston, OR Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Hermiston Police Department serves the city of Hermiston, OR in Umatilla County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 792 violent crimes and 2,854 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 87.5 per 100k residents, which is 17.6% below the national average. Property crime averages 267.7 per 100k, 63.6% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Robbery had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 5 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 BAnnual Rate87.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents792 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade BAnnual Rate5.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents43 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate10.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents178 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate267.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,854 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate46.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents302 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate195.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,307 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade CAnnual Rate20.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents222 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 87.5 | B | 792 | 106.2 | -17.6% |
| Property Crime | 267.7 | F | 2854 | 163.6 | +63.6% |
| Robbery | 5.2 | B | 43 | 5.8 | -11.5% |
| Aggravated Assault | 10.3 | A | 178 | 22.3 | -53.7% |
| Burglary | 46.3 | F | 302 | 24.0 | +92.9% |
| Larceny | 195.7 | F | 2307 | 116.4 | +68.1% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 20.6 | C | 222 | 22.2 | -7.1% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 5 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Sikh | 1 |
| Anti-White | 1 |
| Anti-Other Christian | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 1 |
| Anti-Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pendleton | 24 miles | C 105.3 | F 333.4 | Violent: 20.3% higher Property: 24.5% higher |
| Milton-Freewater | 32 miles | A 28.3 | A 42.5 | Violent: 67.7% lower Property: 84.1% lower |
| Umatilla | 32 miles | D 128.9 | A 64.5 | Violent: 47.3% higher Property: 75.9% lower |
| Pilot Rock | 32 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 75.5 | Violent: N/A Property: 71.8% lower |
| Stanfield | 32 miles | A 47.0 | A 94.1 | Violent: 46.3% lower Property: 64.9% lower |