Molalla, OR Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Molalla Police Department serves the city of Molalla, OR in Clackamas County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 318 violent crimes and 492 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 88.8 per 100k residents, which is 16.4% below the national average. Property crime averages 98.7 per 100k, 39.7% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Aggravated Assault had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 4 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 Rate88.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents318 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate29.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents34 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate9.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents56 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate98.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents492 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate98.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents374 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 88.8 | B | 318 | 106.2 | -16.4% |
| Property Crime | 98.7 | A | 492 | 163.6 | -39.7% |
| Rape | 29.6 | F | 34 | 3.5 | +737.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 9.9 | A | 56 | 22.3 | -55.7% |
| Larceny | 98.7 | B | 374 | 116.4 | -15.2% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 4 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 1 |
| Anti-Multiple Races, Group | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 2 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oregon City | 0 miles | A 40.4 | B 110.5 | Violent: 54.5% lower Property: 12.0% higher |
| Sandy | 17 miles | A 38.2 | B 145.0 | Violent: 57.0% lower Property: 47.0% higher |
| West Linn | 24 miles | A 18.7 | A 48.7 | Violent: 78.9% lower Property: 50.7% lower |
| Gladstone | 25 miles | B 92.3 | C 159.5 | Violent: 4.0% higher Property: 61.7% higher |
| Canby | 25 miles | A 44.4 | A 55.5 | Violent: 50.0% lower Property: 43.7% lower |