Medford, OR Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Medford Police Department serves the city of Medford, OR in Jackson County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 5,385 violent crimes and 18,509 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 109.0 per 100k residents, which is 2.6% above the national average. Property crime averages 336.3 per 100k, 105.5% 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 6 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 CAnnual Rate109.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents5,385 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade FAnnual Rate1.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents16 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade BAnnual Rate2.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents248 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade DAnnual Rate7.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents378 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade DAnnual Rate35.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents1,160 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate336.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents18,509 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade CAnnual Rate25.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents1,549 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate291.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents15,221 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade BAnnual Rate18.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,487 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 109.0 | C | 5385 | 106.2 | +2.6% |
| Property Crime | 336.3 | F | 18509 | 163.6 | +105.5% |
| Homicide | 1.2 | F | 16 | 0.5 | +119.6% |
| Rape | 2.3 | B | 248 | 3.5 | -33.8% |
| Robbery | 7.0 | D | 378 | 5.8 | +20.8% |
| Aggravated Assault | 35.1 | D | 1160 | 22.3 | +57.9% |
| Burglary | 25.8 | C | 1549 | 24.0 | +7.3% |
| Larceny | 291.7 | F | 15221 | 116.4 | +150.7% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 18.8 | B | 1487 | 22.2 | -15.4% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 6 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Arab | 1 |
| Anti-Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 2 |
| Anti-American Indian or Alaska Native | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Point | 4 miles | A 57.0 | A 93.3 | Violent: 47.7% lower Property: 72.3% lower |
| Jacksonville | 12 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Phoenix | 12 miles | C 122.7 | D 245.5 | Violent: 12.6% higher Property: 27.0% lower |
| Talent | 12 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 65.0 | Violent: N/A Property: 80.7% lower |
| Eagle Point | 12 miles | A 20.1 | C 190.9 | Violent: 81.6% lower Property: 43.2% lower |